Harrisburg Lancaster Lebanon York, PA, October 12, 2026 — Former President Donald Trump has publicly called on Democratic Senator John Fetterman of Pennsylvania to switch his party affiliation and join the Republican party. The statement was made public by the former President.

The specific details surrounding the context of this public urging, including the exact date, location, or platform where the statement was made, were not provided in the available information. Senator Fetterman’s response to this proposition has also not been publicly disclosed.

John Fetterman, a Democrat, was elected to the U.S. Senate representing Pennsylvania in November 2022. Prior to his Senate term, Fetterman served as the Lieutenant Governor of Pennsylvania from 2019 to 2023 and as the Mayor of Braddock, Pennsylvania, from 2006 to 2019.

Donald Trump, who served as the 45th President of the United States from 2017 to 2021, has remained an active figure in national politics. His public statements often draw significant media attention and public commentary. The political landscape in Pennsylvania is closely watched, given its status as a key swing state in national elections.

The implications of such a party switch, should it ever occur, would significantly alter the balance of power in the U.S. Senate. The current composition of the Senate, with its narrow majority for the Democratic party, makes any shift in party affiliation a notable political development.

No further details regarding the substance of the urging, any potential discussions between the two political figures, or the rationale behind President Trump’s public statement were immediately available.


Story summarized from the original created by STEVEN SLOAN and COLLIN BINKLEY, Associated Press on www.abc27.com, see more information here.

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