Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman told Democratic lawmakers on Sunday that they need to “calm down” about everything President-elect Donald Trump does, adding that he is “not rooting for the next commander-in-chief.” No,” he declared.
Fetterman said getting upset over President Trump's second term was not the right approach, and when asked what he feared most after the inauguration, he urged his party to “pack your lunch” and calm down. Ta.
Moderate Democrats frowned. During an interview with ABC News In it, he spoke about Trump's second ascent to the Oval Office and how some Democrats, including Vice President Kamala Harris, falsely described the soon-to-be 47th president as a fascist during the campaign. We considered the circumstances.
“Well, it's like I've been warning people, 'Relax, and as always, don't freak out.' That's not helpful,” he told ABC News “This Week” host John Karl. spoke.
“So pack your lunch and pace yourself. He hasn't been sworn in yet.”
He said he hopes Trump will be a good president.
“I hope, I hope, because I’m not rooting for him,” the Keystone state senator said. “When you're rooting for the president, you're rooting for the country. And I'm never going to be in a position where I want the president to fail.”
Mr. Fetterman, 55, has flaunted maverick attitudes among Democrats over the past year, including his staunch support for Israel and occasional resistance to bashing Mr. Trump, 78. As a result, he is despised by the left wing of Congress.
During Sunday's interview, he further expressed his admiration for Trump, calling him a “unique political genius.”
He was referring to the composure with which Trump raised his fist and repeatedly yelled “fight” after being shot in the ear by a sniper during a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, over the summer.
“So that's political talent, it's undeniable,” Fetterman said, admonishing some Democrats who called Trump a fascist.
“Because there are a lot of Democrats, especially in states that I know. I love people who happen to be voting for Trump, but they're not fascists,” he said.
“And fascism isn't a word that normal people use, right? I think people are going to decide who the candidates are who are going to protect and project their own version of the American way of life, and that's what happens. It was.”
Fetterman also told Kahl that he believes billionaire Elon Musk's full-throttle support for President Trump “made a huge difference” in Trump's retaking of the White House this November. Ta.
“I really believe it was important,” he said.
