Democrats’ war on John Fetterman begins as Gaza-born Ivy Leaguer launches early bid to end pro-Israel senator’s career

Ahmed Moor, a 42-year-old Palestinian-American writer and businessman, has announced an early bid for the Democratic nomination in Pennsylvania’s 2028 Senate race. He is the first official challenger to Senator John Fetterman, whose support for Israel and departures from party positions have put him at odds with many Democrats.

Moor centres his campaign on opposing US foreign policy and redirecting spending towards domestic needs, including healthcare, transport and schools. He cites $21 billion sent to Israel and $90 billion spent on the war in Iran, calls for ending military aid to Israel and imposing sanctions, and says he has no faith in party leaders Chuck Schumer or Hakeem Jeffries. Fetterman has not said whether he will seek a second term; an October Quinnipiac poll found 13 per cent of voters viewed him favourably.