Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman rejected the idea of ”squatter rights” in an exclusive interview with the Post this week.
“Squatters have no rights,” Fetterman said, adding that it was an issue he often addressed when he was mayor of Braddock, Pennsylvania, a largely working-class state. Law? “
“I’m not awake,” he warned.
“We’ve always tried to oppose it,” he said, adding that he was appalled to read the Post’s extensive coverage of the squatter issue.
“It’s crazy that you go on a long trip for 30 days and someone breaks into your house and suddenly gives you rights,” he said sadly. “It’s crazy. For example, if someone steals your car and then keeps it for 30 days, does that somehow give you any rights?”
Mr. Fetterman also weighed in on crime-reducing policies that critics say contributed to the shooting death of New York City police detective Jonathan Diller.
“I’ve been to police funerals,” Fetterman said. “If this person is convicted, he should spend the rest of his life in prison and he will never have a chance to get out.”
Murder suspect Guy Rivera had at least 21 arrests, mostly for drugs and assault, before fatally shooting Diller during a traffic stop in Queens last month.
Fetterman said he still believes in second chances, but not 20.
“When you have such an established record, it serves no greater purpose to allow people to offend, to offend, to offend, and to make sure they are not held accountable.” No,” Fetterman said.
Fetterman has come under fire from critics who accuse him of being soft on crime. “We have to be very smart and aggressive on crime,” he said.
Fetterman brought tons of red meat to his seat at the famously vegan Eleven Madison Park and touched on a variety of topics, including Israel and the 2024 presidential campaign.
On the issue of Israel, the Senate remained a bulwark.
As the national Democratic Party draws ever closer to Hamas and voters in the battleground state of Michigan, Mr. Fetterman remains fully committed to his support for the Jewish state, calling for new elections in the state of New York. He criticized Senator Chuck Schumer.
“If you want to criticize it, it’s natural, but I’m opposed to effective demands like regime change,” Fetterman said. “I disagreed because Israel is a democracy and a special ally of ours. And our country will not welcome any foreign input. So why not do that for Israel?” He also criticized the US decision to allow the UN to pass a cease-fire resolution, saying Israel had a “right” and “obligation” to proceed with its invasion of Rafah. .
on thursday he Posted on X His objection to President Biden’s warning that future aid to Israel could come with conditions.
“We will not give Israel any conditions in this war with Hamas,” he said.
Despite his unorthodox background, Fetterman remains a staunch Democrat and said he is committed to securing a second term for President Biden.
A Wall Street Journal poll this week showed the octogenarian trailing former President Donald Trump in most battleground states, including Pennsylvania.
“It’s going to be very close. Trump will be incredibly strong in Pennsylvania,” Fetterman said, adding that he believes Biden will ultimately win. He added that he intends to represent him.
Fetterman was in the Big Apple for media appearances and a small fundraiser.
On Thursday, he received the “Hero of Democracy” award at the Democracy Restoration Initiative gala at Gotham Hall in Manhattan.
RDI board member Alexander Vindman said Fetterman “unflinchingly defended America’s democratic allies in Ukraine and Israel.”
