In a recent interview with ABC’s Jonathan Karl, Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman dismissed claims from the left that Donald Trump is a fascist.
Fetterman’s comments offered a more nuanced perspective on Trump’s political appeal and the language used in political discourse, highlighting his willingness to engage constructively even in a polarized environment.
During the interview, Fetterman began by recognizing Trump’s political abilities, particularly his response to adversity. Reflecting on Trump’s actions after surviving an assassination attempt, Fetterman noted, “After you survived an assassination, you literally were shot in your head and had the presence of mind to respond, ‘Fight, fight, fight.’ That’s a political talent. It’s undeniable.”
NO OTHER DEMOCRAT TRUTHTELLER LIKE JOHN FETTERMAN.
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He emphasized that Trump’s ability to connect with voters and project resilience is an important factor in his political success, one that shouldn’t be dismissed.
However, Fetterman pushed back against the notion that Trump’s presidency can be reduced to fascism. “I never believed that it was about fascism,” he said, adding, “For me, that made it difficult.”
When Karl brought up that Vice President Kamala