President Donald Trump says he would like Democratic senator John Fetterman to switch parties and become a Republican, making the comments weeks before federal midterm elections that could affect control of Congress. Speaking at Joint Base Andrews as he returned to Washington from a rally in Tennessee, Trump publicly praised Fetterman and said he “does better” as a Republican, adding that he “would love to see him as a Republican.”
Multiple outlets report Trump also referred to Fetterman as a “great guy.” The coverage notes that the idea is speculative, with one outlet highlighting that such a move could carry political risks, given party loyalty and voter expectations. Overall, outlets align on the central point: Trump’s direct overture is aimed at encouraging a high-profile shift by a sitting Democratic senator shortly ahead of an election period.
