Fetterman appears by video at GOP convention and says he’ll work with Trump - The Washington Post

Democratic Senator John Fetterman of Pennsylvania appeared by video at the Republican National Convention on Tuesday, delivering a message that praised former President Donald Trump and expressed a willingness to work with the Republican leader on shared priorities.

In the recorded segment, Fetterman referred to Trump as a “friend” and said that, despite party differences, he would collaborate with the former president on issues affecting their home state. The senator’s remarks were delivered during a portion of the convention that highlighted bipartisan cooperation.

The video also included commendations for Pennsylvania Republican Congressman Dave McCormick, whom Fetterman described as a colleague whose efforts he supports. The appearance was framed as a tribute to both Trump and McCormick, underscoring the senator’s outreach to Republican figures in the state.

Reports characterize the segment in slightly different terms. One account emphasizes Fetterman’s statement that he will work with Trump, while another notes that the senator’s participation has been described as a “MAGA‑style” tribute, highlighting the unusual crossover of a Democratic officeholder at a GOP event.

Fetterman’s video marks a rare instance of a sitting Democratic senator delivering a public endorsement at a Republican convention, reflecting an effort to bridge partisan divides on matters of mutual concern to Pennsylvania voters.