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Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) stated on Tuesday that Republicans would welcome Senator John Fetterman (D-Pa.) into their conference if he decides to leave the Democratic Party. The potential switch is driven by growing hostility toward Israel among progressive Democrats, which has reportedly alienated Fetterman, a staunch supporter of Israel. Thune's comment came in response to a question about whether Republicans would 'roll out the red carpet' for Fetterman. The development highlights deepening intra-party divisions within the Democratic Party over U.S. policy toward Israel, particularly amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Fetterman has not publicly indicated an intention to switch parties, but his alignment with Republican positions on Israel has fueled speculation about a possible defection.
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Washington — Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) stated Tuesday that Republicans would "welcome" Senator John Fetterman (D-Pa.) into their conference should he choose to leave the Democratic Party, citing growing hostility toward Israel among progressive Democrats.
"Yes, we would welcome him," Thune said when asked whether Republicans would roll out the red carpet for Fetterman if he were to switch parties.
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Thune says Republicans would welcome Fetterman if he leaves Democrats over Israel stance