John Fetterman recently emphasised the need to work across the aisle as he continues to diverge from his party on key issues. In a broadcast interview, he noted that cooperation—not shutdowns or political games—is the only way forward for the country.
Fetterman, the Democratic senator from Pennsylvania, cited his co‑sponsorship of the Laken Riley Act with Republican Sen. Katie Britt as an example of meaningful bipartisan work on a law aimed at improving campus safety after the murder of a Georgia student. He also criticized the ongoing government shutdown, stating bluntly: “Whether it’s Republican or Democrat … that’s always wrong.”
On immigration policy, Fetterman described himself as “very, very pro‑immigration” but acknowledged his party failed to secure the border. He pledged to push for pragmatic solutions rather than ideological purity. The senator also rejected inflammatory rhetoric that labels political opponents as “Nazis” or “fascists,” arguing that such language deepens divisions rather than solving them.
Despite his departures from mainstream Democratic positions, Fetterman reaffirmed his loyalty to the party. He stated he is “representing 13 million Pennsylvanians” not just the Democratic caucus, and that his approach stems from principle rather than partisanship.
