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Fetterman embraces second Trump term as Biden leaves office - Washington Examiner

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Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) is the first Democrat to meet with Trump 's defense secretary nominee, Pete Hegseth , who faces allegations of sexual assault and workplace drinking.

The Pennsylvania lawmaker also joined Trump ’s social media platform Truth Social this week .

The willingness to cross the aisle doesn’t surprise political experts who have followed his career.

Fetterman isn’t up for reelection until 2028 , also a presidential year .

He is likely adjusting to the reality that Trump not only won Pennsylvania last month but also the ousting of fellow Sen. Bob Casey (D-PA) by Republican Dave McCormick .

However, his campaign also presented him to the public as an unabashed progressive.

“It predates the election, his pivot, if you will, away from being a darling of the progressive wing of the Democratic Party to an official that seems to be much more interested in appealing to a more centrist and working-class demographic”.