Statements · 10/11/2026
Trump Welcomes Prospect of Fetterman Joining Republicans
Trump called Pennsylvania Democrat John Fetterman a “great guy” and said he would welcome him into the Republican Party.
Why it matters
Trump’s remarks signal openness to welcoming a Democratic senator into Republican ranks, not a confirmed party switch.
- ★John Fetterman is a Democratic senator from Pennsylvania.
- ★Trump described Fetterman as a “great guy.”
- ★Trump said he would welcome Fetterman into the Republican Party.