President Trump Urges Senator Fetterman to Switch Parties

Wilkes Barre Scranton Hazleton, PA, October 10, 2026 —

President Donald Trump publicly urged Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman to change his party affiliation and join the Republican party. The remarks were made by the former president to reporters gathered at Joint Base Andrews.

The specific timing of President Trump’s comments was not provided. Details regarding the context or the substance of the conversation, beyond the appeal for a party switch, were also not detailed in the summary. Senator Fetterman’s current party affiliation is Democrat.

There was no information provided regarding any response from Senator Fetterman to President Trump’s appeal, nor any indication of whether such a switch was being considered by the Senator or his office. The political landscape in Pennsylvania, where Senator Fetterman represents the state, is often closely watched, with a balance of both Democratic and Republican representation in its federal delegation.

The location where the comments were made, Joint Base Andrews, is a U.S. Air Force facility located in Maryland, often used for presidential travel and official events. The interaction with reporters suggests the comments were made during or in relation to an official capacity or travel by President Trump.

No further details were available regarding the nature of the encouragement for Senator Fetterman to switch parties or the potential implications of such a move. The contractor’s name was not provided. The fine amount was not provided.

Story summarized from the original created by STEVEN SLOAN and COLLIN BINKLEY, Associated Press on www.2822news.com, see more information here.

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