Democratic Senator Fetterman Supports Republican McCormick at GOP Convention
Democratic Senator John Fetterman made a surprise video appearance. He appeared at a Republican convention in Dallas, Texas.
In the video Fetterman supported Republican Senator Dave McCormick. McCormick is running for re-election in Pennsylvania.
Fetterman called McCormick his great friend. He described himself as a common-sense Democrat.
Fetterman said he would always reject extremes and socialism. He also promised to work with President Trump.
They aim to defend the steel industry together. The video was filmed in front of a steel mill.
It promoted efforts by Trump and McCormick on a steel deal. The deal involves US Steel and Nippon Steel.
Fetterman remained a Democrat during the appearance. He did not announce any party switch.
The appearance came amid growing tension with Democratic leaders. Reports say Republican senators have discussed those tensions with him.
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- Dave McCormick Republican U.S. Senator from Pennsylvania running for re-election.
- Nippon Steel A Japanese steel company involved in a deal with U.S. Steel.
- U.S. Steel deal A business deal merging U.S. Steel with Nippon Steel.