Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.), an ardent supporter of Israel, said he looks forward to the vote to confirm Rep. Elise Stefanik (R.N.Y.) as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. Ta.
In a post on X, the senator accused international organizations of persistently spreading “classical and pervasive anti-Semitism.”
The UN Special Committee's report asserted that “Israel's policies and practices during the reporting period are consistent with the characteristics of genocide.”
Mr. Fetterman denied the report.
Sen. John Fetterman declares unwavering support for Israel: 'Unwavering'
Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman speaks at the campaign launch rally for Democratic presidential candidate Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, at the Liacorus Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Tuesday, August 6, 2024. (Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc, via Getty Images)
“What is really consistent is the UN's position, rampant anti-Semitism. I reject this report in its entirety. I vote for @RepStefanik to continue his strong and unapologetic pro-Israel position. I'm looking forward to it,” he tweeted.
President-elect Trump announced last week that he would nominate Stefanik to the position.
“She will be a great ambassador to the United Nations who will bring peace through strength and an America-first national security policy!” President Trump said in a statement.
Fetterman says Democrats shouldn't 'panic' over Trump's every move: 'It's going to take another four years'
John Fetter during a campaign event with Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Governor and Democratic Vice Presidential Candidate Tim Walz (not pictured) on Tuesday, August 6, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Senator Mann (Democratic Party). . (Hannah Baier/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
Mr. Fetterman also called Mr. Trump's choice of Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) for secretary of state a “strong choice,” saying that Mr. Rubio, another strong supporter of Israel, was a “strong choice.” He said he looked forward to the vote to confirm his appointment as secretary of state.
Mr. Fetterman has been vocal in his staunch support for Israel in the wake of Hamas' heinous terrorist attack on a U.S. ally on October 7, 2023.
Fetterman praises Rubio as a 'strong choice' for secretary of state, says he plans to vote to confirm him
Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania answers questions from members of the media in Washington, D.C., March 22, 2024. (Nathan Howard/Getty Images)
“My vote and voice for Israel is unwavering,” he declared in a post to X earlier this year.
