Sen. Fetterman Voices Opposition to Biden Regarding US Assistance to Israel – State of the Union

Senator John Fetterman expressed disagreement with President Biden’s position not to engage in offensive military operations against Iran.

When asked about it on CNN, Fetterman said he did not agree with Biden and that the U.S. should back Israel.

“Do you think that’s the right call or should direct U.S. military action, as some of your colleagues in the Senate are suggesting? Should that be on the table?” CNN’s Jake Tapper asked.

Fetterman said Biden is a fantastic president but that he would never “capitulate to the fringe” of his party.

He argued that taking a softer stance on Iran empowers Hamas and convinces them they are winning the public relations war.

“I don’t agree with that. I just think we should follow and have Israel back in the situation. I don’t agree with the president. That doesn’t change anything—he‘s a fantastic president. I‘m proud to stand with him, campaign for him, and vote for him,” Fetterman said.

“The president is entitled to his own views and whatever he decides to do. But I would never capitulate to the fringe. I’ll never pander to that as well. In fact, that empowers Hamas and Hamas — they’re actually convinced they’re winning the [public relations] war. And they’re never going to negotiate at this point. They think that they’re going to hold onto the very end,” Fetterman said.

“And I know why they’re not willing to provide any kind of proof of life. And I don’t know why there’s not more of that conversation in the media, like what about the hostages? What’s happened to them? Where are they now? And let’s just bring them home. And then all of the harsh words should be directed at Hamas, which started this. And now continues to hold all of over 100 Israeli hostages,” he added.

“I just think I’m a Democrat that is very committed to choice and other things. But with Israel, I’m going to be on the right side of that. And immigration is something near and dear to me, and I think we do have to effectively address it as well,” Fetterman said.

“Squatters have no rights,” Fetterman said. “How can you even pretend that this is anything other than you’re just breaking the law?”