Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman shocked The View's co-hosts and fans with seemingly pro-Trump commentary, suggesting his trial was unjust.
Pa., told "The View" that he met with President Trump and it was a "positive" experience, calling Trump "kind" and "cordial."
Pennsylvania Democratic Senator John Fetterman was grilled on The View Monday about his “rightward shift” after many have criticized him for cozying up to President Donald Trump and his administration.
ABC News spoke with Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman, a Democrat, on Tuesday to discuss Jan. 6 pardons, the Laken Riley Act, and his meeting with Trump at Mar-a-Lago. [ The senator, to better hear the conversation, used his phone to caption the questions he was asked.]
Fetterman has garnered praise from some GOP lawmakers over his unconditional support for Israel in its war in Gaza. The senator has also signaled he will support some of Trump’s Cabinet picks, including Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.), who has been nominated to serve as U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations.
Senator John Fetterman wore shorts and sneakers while sitting in the front row at Donald Trump's swearing-in ceremony on Inauguration Day 2025.
Sen. Patty Murray (D-Wash.) will ask the Senate for “unanimous consent” to adopt the resolution this week. A single senator can block the request.
While attending Donald Trump's inauguration, Fetterman said switching from a Democrat to a Republican would be a "rocket sled to Palookaville."
“Overall, it was just a straight-up conversation,” Fetterman continued to explain of his Trump meeting. “I just have a rule: I’m going to engage and have a conversation that’s anyone playing it straight, and that’s that’s be doing my job.”