Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) publicly praised former President Donald Trump's Middle East policies on Monday, specifically his withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal (JCPOA) and the relocation of the U.S. embassy to Jerusalem. Fetterman, known for bucking his party, stated Trump "did the right thing" on these issues, despite it being politically unpopular for a Democrat, and highlighted his unique stance within the Democratic caucus.
Fetterman breaks ranks, praises Trump's Middle East policies: 'Did the right thing'
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) publicly praised former President Donald Trump's Middle East policies on Monday, specifically his withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal (JCPOA) and the relocation of the U.S. embassy to Jerusalem. Fetterman, known for bucking his party, stated Trump "did the right thing" on these issues, despite it being politically unpopular for a Democrat, and highlighted his unique stance within the Democratic caucus.
Trending- 1 2018: Trump ended U.S. participation in the JCPOA and re-imposed sanctions against Iran
- 2 Trump moved the U.S. embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem
- 3 April 2025: Fetterman told The Washington Free Beacon that the Trump administration should destroy Iran's nuclear capabilities with a military strike
- 4 June 2, 2025: Fetterman praised Trump's Middle East policies during The Senate Project series discussion in Boston
- Fetterman breaks ranks with the Democratic party on key foreign policy issues
- Highlights bipartisan common ground on support for Israel
- Sparks discussion on the United States' approach to conflict in the Middle East
What: Senator John Fetterman praised former President Donald Trump's Middle East policies, including withdrawing from the Iran nuclear deal and moving the U.S. embassy to Jerusalem.
When: Monday, June 2, 2025 (during The Senate Project series discussion). Trump ended JCPOA in 2018. Fetterman's previous comments on Iran's nuclear capabilities were in April.
Where: Boston, Massachusetts (event location). Policies concern the Middle East, Iran, Israel, Tel Aviv, Jerusalem. Fetterman also met Trump at Mar-a-Lago.
Why: Fetterman believes Trump's actions on the Iran deal and the embassy move were correct and beneficial for the region, despite being politically unpopular within his party.
How: Fetterman made the comments during The Senate Project series discussion, co-hosted by FOX Nation, and reiterated his stance on Iran's nuclear capabilities.