Senate Majority Leader John Thune says Republicans would welcome Democratic Sen. John Fetterman into the Senate GOP conference if he leaves the Democratic Party. Thune frames the prospect as tied to Fetterman’s political isolation within his own party, pointing to growing hostility toward Israel among progressive Democrats and noting Fetterman’s pro-Israel stance. In comments reported by both outlets, Thune is asked whether Republicans would “roll out the red carpet” for Fetterman and responds that they would “welcome” him. The statements emphasize that any potential switch would be a party change rather than a change in Senate status. While the sources describe Thune’s view of the political dynamics driving possible frustration within the Democratic caucus, neither outlet provides direct confirmation of Fetterman’s intentions. The reports therefore focus on Thune’s position and the conditions he cites—Fetterman departing the Democratic Party amid tensions over Israel-related views—rather than on a decision or timeline from Fetterman himself.