John Fetterman Faces Calls for Resignation from Home State Newspaper

Democratic Leader Urges Fetterman to Resign Over GOP Alignment

A leading Pennsylvania Democrat is publicly urging Senator John Fetterman to step down, accusing him of abandoning Democratic values and aligning too closely with Republicans and former President Donald Trump. Paul Kuehnel / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Op-Ed: Fetterman Accused of Betraying Democratic Values

Matt Roan, chair of the Cumberland County Democratic Party, authored an op-ed in PennLive on March 22 sharply criticizing the senator for his recent political moves, which Roan described as a betrayal of the Democratic platform. Roan, who previously supported Fetterman's campaign and recovery, now claims the senator’s shift has become "untenable."

"Fetterman is now a leader among Democratic senators when it comes to capitulating to Donald Trump and the Republican Party that he controls," Roan wrote. He continued, "I call for his immediate resignation from the U.S. Senate." matt.roan / Threads

Criticism Mounts Over Fetterman’s Votes and GOP-Backed Legislation

Roan took issue with several of Fetterman’s recent decisions, including his vote to confirm Pam Bondi as attorney general—despite her refusal to affirm that Trump lost the 2020 election—and his support for a GOP-led funding bill that Roan argued would “enable the continued decimation of federal agencies at the hands of South African billionaire Elon Musk.” Julia Demaree Nikhinson-Pool via Imagn Images

Fetterman Skips Town Halls, Plans Joint Appearance With GOP Senator

Fetterman also faced criticism for his refusal to host town halls in Pennsylvania and for choosing to appear publicly only at a joint event with Republican Senator Dave McCormick and his wife Dina Powell to promote a children’s book. That event is scheduled to take place in Pittsburgh on March 29.

"Enough is enough," Roan added. "Fetterman seems disinterested in serving in his important position, and his actions in the Senate are actively harming Pennsylvanians." Jack Gruber / USA TODAY NETWORK

Fetterman’s Support of Laken Riley Act

Fetterman also co-sponsored the Republican-led Laken Riley Act, mandating the detention of undocumented immigrants accused of theft-related crimes, further deepening the divide between him and the party’s progressive base. The Trump White House / Wikimedia

Fetterman Denies GOP Party Switch

Despite these developments, Fetterman has denied rumors of a party switch. In a January interview on The View, he stated, "I am not going to become a Republican. I would make a pretty terrible Republican because, you know, pro-choice, pro-really strong immigration, pro-LGBTQ. I don't think I'd be a good fit." Governor Tom Wolf / Wikimedia

Senator Reaffirms Democratic Ties, Cites Willingness to Work With Trump

Fetterman added that he remains committed to the Democratic Party but emphasized his willingness to collaborate with Trump "if it helps deliver for Pennsylvania."

Fetterman’s next reelection bid is in 2028. Kevin Lamarque-Pool via Imagn Images