CNN's Jake Tapper called the hoodie-wearing Sen. John Fetterman “working class” on his show, saying that even though the Pennsylvania Democrat grew up wealthy, he “doesn't really have a hard time.” “I know,” said one American politician.
Despite his blue-collar image, Mr. Fetterman's privileged roots, including being supported by his wealthy father until his late 40s, became clear when he ran for Senate in 2022.
The tattooed 55-year-old senator grew up in a sleepy suburb of Pennsylvania and, with the help of his father, who was a partner in an insurance company, earned an MBA from college and Connecticut and a master's degree from Harvard University. I was able to. Regarding student loans, The Philadelphia Inquirer reported. at that time.
Journalist Glenn Greenwald was quick to accuse Tapper of mistaking Fetterman for a working-class man based solely on his appearance.
“Merry: @JakeTapper He says Democrats need more “working class candidates, people who actually know the hardships.” @JohnFetterman“Although Fetterman wears working-class attire, he grew up extremely wealthy and received monthly checks from his rich father until he was 49,'' Greenwald wrote on X Saturday.
Tapper spoke on his show “The Lead with Jake Tapper” when discussing Democratic candidates who won battleground states, including Fetterman and incoming Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.). commented on.
Caster asked Gallego spokeswoman Rebecca Katz what Democrats should do to defeat Republicans in rival states.
Katz said Gallego can “empathize” with average Americans because he “comes from a working class background” and “understands what needs to happen.”
“So what I'm getting at is that Democrats should get working-class candidates like John Fetterman and Ruben Gallego, people who actually know the hardships,” Tapper said. “That's true,” he replied.
Katz added, “I think we need candidates who can connect with everyday Americans, and the Democratic Party is losing that.”
