Fetterman calls 2028 primary challenger “pro-Hamas,” warns there’s no longer common ground with left Democrats on Israel
Fetterman on Israel
Fetterman told Fox News that the divide over Israel has left him without common ground with the far-left Democrats in his party. He made the remarks during an appearance on “Saturday in America.” The Pennsylvania senator’s comments focused on differences within the Democratic Party over its stance toward Israel. The report did not provide further details about the positions behind the disagreement.
Leadership dispute in the Senate
Fetterman criticized efforts to replace Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer, a New York Democrat, with Sen. Chris Van Hollen of Maryland. The report did not specify who was leading those efforts.
The leadership dispute formed part of a broader discussion about the direction of the party. Fetterman also discussed the rise of far-left candidates and potential investigations during the interview.
Primary challenger described
Fetterman called his new challenger in the 2028 Democratic primary “pro-Hamas.” The report did not identify the challenger by name. The interview also touched on the possibility that Fetterman could face a primary challenge. No additional details about the contest were provided.
Key points
- Fetterman said he sees no common ground with the far-left wing of his party over Israel.
- He criticized efforts to replace Chuck Schumer with Chris Van Hollen as Senate Democratic leader.
- Fetterman described his new 2028 Democratic primary challenger as “pro-Hamas.”