Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania criticizes protesters who demonstrate near a synagogue in New York City, describing them as “pro-Hezbollah / Hamas.” Multiple outlets report that the Democratic senator condemns the demonstrations and uses harsh language to characterize the protesters. According to the reports, the protest occurs in the Manhattan area near a synagogue, and references are also made to a day care nearby.
Fetterman also challenges his own party by asking why Democrats have not condemned the protesters. The accounts describe him calling on the Democratic Party to issue a statement condemning what he characterizes as conduct that targets or threatens the local Jewish community and involves confrontation with law enforcement. Fox News and Mediaite frame his remarks as a direct “blast” at Democrats for not responding, while the Washington Times emphasizes his demand for condemnation.
Across the sources, Fetterman’s central points are that he views the demonstrators’ messages and behavior as aligned with Hezbollah and Hamas and that he believes the Democratic Party should denounce the protest actions.
