Pennsylvania Democrats turn on Fetterman after DeSantis cabinet remark
The Monroe County Democratic Party in Pennsylvania has called for Senator John Fetterman to be voted out of office in 2028. This demand follows an interview where Fetterman refused to rule out supporting Florida Governor Ron DeSantis for a future cabinet role. The move highlights growing tensions between the senator and some local Democratic groups.
The call for Fetterman’s removal came from Monroe County, a key swing area in Pennsylvania. In 2024, Donald Trump narrowly won the county by 669 votes over Vice President Kamala Harris. Just two years earlier, Fetterman had defeated Republican Mehmet Oz in the same county by a much wider margin of 3,505 votes.
Fetterman’s willingness to consider DeSantis for a cabinet position has angered some Democrats. His past votes for several Trump cabinet nominees had already sparked criticism from within his own party. Despite this, he has repeatedly stated he will not switch parties, even as some Republicans have tried to persuade him. Recent polling shows Fetterman’s job approval rating remains narrowly positive in Pennsylvania, with 46% approving and 40% disapproving. However, support varies sharply by party: 73% of Republicans back his performance, while only 22% of Democrats do. The Monroe County Democratic Party is not the first local group to publicly oppose him.
The push to remove Fetterman reflects deep divisions within Pennsylvania’s Democratic Party. His stance on cross-party support has alienated some local leaders, even as his overall approval remains slightly positive. The situation sets the stage for a contentious 2028 election cycle.
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