Pennsylvania Democratic Senator John Fetterman appeared by video on September 9, 2026, at the Republican National Committee's convention praising GOP Senator Dave McCormick and pledging to work with him and President Trump on steel policy. The appearance marked an extraordinary breach with Democratic party unity.
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Maverick Democratic Senator John Fetterman appears by video at Trump's Republican convention Reuters
The Democratic senator appeared on video promoting the efforts of President Donald Trump and Sen. Dave McCormick in shaping the U.S. Steel deal with Nippon Steel.
Fetterman, of Pennsylvania, vowed to "work with President Trump to fight and defend the steel way of life right here in the Steel Valley."
Senator lends support to ‘great friend’ Dave McCormick, Republican running for re-election in Pennsylvania Democratic senator John Fetterman made a surprise virtual appearance at the Republican midterm convention, delivering a video address supporting Dave McCormick, a Republican running for re-election in Pennsylvania. Fetterman, who has increasingly broken with his party since his election in 20
US Democrat senator John Fetterman makes a surprise video appearance at the Republicans' "Trump-a-palooza" convention in Texas, endorsing a Republican and distancing himself from his party's progressive wing.
Pennsylvania senator who has clashed with party over Israel support says he will reject 'the extremes and socialism'.
John Fetterman made a surprise virtual appearance at the Republican midterm convention, praising GOP Sen. Dave McCormick and pledging to work with him and Trump to defend Pennsylvania steel. “Yes, I’m a Democrat,” Fetterman said, calling himself a “commonsense Democrat” who would reject “extremes and socialism.” He described McCormick as a “great friend.”