Fetterman reveals what it would take for him to leave Democratic Party
Democratic Senator John Fetterman of Pennsylvania has said he would consider leaving the Democratic Party if it formally adopted an anti-Israel stance, though he stressed he currently has no plans to do so. The comments, made at the Hill Nation Summit in Washington, D.C., highlight ongoing internal tensions within the Democratic Party over its position on Israel, with Fetterman positioning himself as one of the party's most vocal pro-Israel voices.
Speaking on Wednesday, Fetterman said his long-standing concern was that the Democratic Party might "back away and turn their back" on Israel. He added that if the party ever officially became "the anti-Israel party," that would be the point at which he would leave, describing support for Israel as a matter of "moral clarity" for him personally.
- Fetterman would leave Democrats only if party turns officially anti-Israel
- He says he has no current plans to quit the party
- Comments made at Hill Nation Summit reflect Democratic rifts over Israel