'Can't believe I ever liked this dude.'

Summary

Sen. John Fetterman faced backlash from progressives after his first post on Truth Social calling the hush-money case against Trump “bullshit” and suggested pardons for both Trump and Hunter Biden.

Fetterman reiterated his stance from recent interviews, arguing such cases erode public trust in institutions.

The response has been divisive, with Trump supporters and progressives both criticizing him.

Fetterman’s broader shifts, including support for Israel and mocking climate activists, have alienated some Democratic supporters while gaining him favor among conservatives.

  • floofloof@lemmy.caEnglish
    901·
    10 months ago

    What the fuck happened to him? He seemed so promising just a few years ago.

  • DomeGuy@lemmy.world
    48·
    10 months ago

    I can forgive virtually everything else he’s said… But suggesting Biden grant a pardon to a man who has shown no remorse or even an admission that his alleged crimes might be wrong is so far off the path of wisdom that i dont think its even fair to count his seat “blue”.

  • Stern@lemmy.world
    41·
    10 months ago

    Really, you could cut the headline to “Fetterman made his first post on truth social”, and I’d still be disappointed, the rest just put a cherry on top.

  • HorreC@lemmy.world
    26·
    10 months ago

    so he understands that trump is guilty, of treason, and he wants him off the hook.

    • Baron Von J@lemmy.world
      9·
      10 months ago

      Post summary says he’s calling for a pardon on the campaign finance fraud case (the porn star hush money). So assuming that’s an accurate summary he’s not calling for a pardon on treason. Also it’s a state crime so it’s not one the president can pardon anyway.

      • HorreC@lemmy.world
        5·
        10 months ago

        ohhh I didnt read to clarify as I figured it was the only federal charges that were outstanding. Thank you for putting me straight on this issue. So its just as it always is, theater.

    • takeda@lemmy.world
      3·
      10 months ago

      Things looked like we might finally see justice, but after this victory, I think he got away free. Pardon or not.

      I think those advocating on pardoning him now think that this would remove his incentive to turn DOJ into his personal agency, but he likely will do that anyway no matter what.

  • BradleyUffner@lemmy.worldEnglish
    24·
    10 months ago

    I can’t believe I shook this guy’s hand at a campaign rally once. Fuck you and your hoodie, Fetterman.

  • kreskin@lemmy.world
    211·
    10 months ago

    Congrats to Fetterman on being the New Joe Manchin. He’ll never have to make another fundraising call again-- must feel good.

    I imagine he has a bright future as the Dem or republican frontrunner in a future presidential election.

      • kreskin@lemmy.world
        4·
        10 months ago

        because Dems are just going to cut their losses and focus their money on more winnable races

        Fettermans got AIPAC backing. He’s in a heavily jewish district, which is why he talks so much about Israel. Dems wouldnt DARE to cut their losses with Fetterman, he’s a made man.