Fetterman on Truth Social

Fetterman Joins Trump’s Social Media Site

Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) is proving once again that he’s the wild card of the Democratic Party, a figure unafraid to critique his own side or venture into politically uncharted territory.

His latest comments and actions following President-elect Donald Trump’s 2024 victory have solidified his reputation as a maverick willing to break with Democratic orthodoxy, even as his party struggles to process its electoral defeat.

Fetterman’s blunt advice to his Democratic colleagues, delivered in an interview with The New York Times, was classic Fetterman: unfiltered, irreverent, and cutting through the noise. “We really need to pace ourselves,” he said, chastising Democrats for their increasingly frantic reactions to Trump’s win. “Buckle up and pack a lunch, because it’s going to be four years of this.”

Fetterman’s call for measured responses rather than constant outrage highlights a stark divide within the Democratic Party. While many progressives are doubling down on resistance tactics, Fetterman seems to advocate a more strategic approach: save the energy for battles that matter.

His warning that incessant “freak-outs” erode credibility is a rare acknowledgment of the risks of overplaying outrage.

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