Donald Trump is set to take office in less than a month. The D.C. Swamp is anxious.
And now a U.S. Senator dropped this bombshell about Trump in a surprise ABC interview.
Trump Derangement Syndrome was just supposed to be a joke at the beginning, but sadly the radical Left and the establishment has made it more real than it was supposed to be. There truly are some individuals who just cannot let themselves get over the fact that Donald Trump is an effective icon who will go down in the history books. It blinds them to make them delusional about reality, like when they claimed that Trump would never become President in the first place.
Some Democrats are waking up to this and calling out those who are simply Trump-obsessed to an unhealthy level. Unless they move past their unhealthy hate for the man, they’ll never understand how he just dominated the race against Kamala Harris in winning all of the swing states. You learn from your mistakes, but the Democrat Party is in a war over whether they want to learn from the 2024 elections at all.
John Fetterman: A Democrat Who Refuses to Root Against Trump
In an era of polarized politics, where partisanship often leads to vitriol and division, Democratic Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman has taken a more measured and pragmatic approach to the question of President Donald Trump’s second term. Fetterman, who has earned a reputation for his down-to-earth, blue-collar image and willingness to break from the Democratic Party’s more extreme rhetoric, recently offered a rare perspective during an interview on ABC News, expressing hope for Trump’s success if he were to return to the White House.
In a candid exchange with ABC’s Jonathan Karl on This Week, Fetterman emphasized his belief that a president’s success is tied directly to the success of the country. When asked about his optimism for Trump’s second term, Fetterman rejected the notion of rooting against the president, a sentiment that has become all too common in today’s politically charged climate. His comments stood in stark contrast to the attitudes of many vocal critics within the Democratic Party.
Fetterman’s remarks came as part of a larger discussion about the future of the nation under a potential second Trump administration. When pressed by Karl about what he fears and what he is optimistic about, Fetterman offered a surprisingly measured response, urging Americans to “chill out” and not fall into a constant state of “freak out.”
“Well, it’s like I’ve been warning people, like, you got to chill out, you know? Like the constant, you know, freak out — it’s not helpful. So, you know, pack a lunch — pace yourself because he hasn’t even taken office yet,” Fetterman said.
This message of patience and calm comes amid a period where the political realm is often dominated by hyperbole and reactionary discourse. Instead of fueling further divisions, Fetterman emphasized the importance of moving beyond the emotional extremes that have characterized much of the debate surrounding Trump.
Karl then asked Fetterman whether he believed that Trump could be a successful and good president. Fetterman’s answer was both straightforward and grounded in his larger philosophy of putting the country’s well-being above party politics.
“I hope. Because I’m not rooting against him,” Fetterman said. “If you’re rooting against the president, you’re rooting against the nation and I’m not ever gonna be where I want a president to fail. So, country first. I know that it’s become maybe like a cliche, but it happens to be truth.”
Fetterman’s message is a stark reminder of the necessity for unity and national success, even if one disagrees with the political direction set by the person in power. This is an especially relevant point in an age where political discourse often focuses more on discrediting the opposition than on supporting national progress. By choosing to reject a mindset of opposition, Fetterman offers a rare model of bipartisanship and pragmatism.
Before the 2024 presidential election, Fetterman had already shown a willingness to break from some of the more extreme elements of his own party, particularly when it came to understanding Trump’s connection to Pennsylvania voters. In a statement prior to the election, Fetterman discussed how Trump’s ties to the state had deepened, particularly after an assassination attempt against the former president in July 2024. By November, Fetterman had critiqued Democrats who ridiculed Trump supporters and insisted that the party could not afford to alienate voters by branding them as extremists.
“I love people that are absolutely going to vote for Trump. They’re not fascists. They’re not those things. I think if you go to the tickle switch, use those kinds of terms, then it’s kind of hard to walk back on those things. That’s kind of a word that really isn’t part of the vernacular for voters. Scolding harder or clutching the pearls harder, that’s never going to work for Democrats,” Fetterman told Politico.
His comments are a part of a growing frustration with the tendency within both major political parties to demonize large swaths of the electorate. Fetterman is not willing to write off millions of voters as “fascists” or “deplorables,” instead advocating for a more nuanced and respectful approach to political discourse. This pragmatism sets him apart from the more extreme voices in both parties, who often resort to exaggerated and inflammatory rhetoric in their efforts to mobilize supporters.
A Call for Accountability, but Not Blind Partisanship
Fetterman has also demonstrated a willingness to challenge political norms within his own party. In December 2024, he made headlines by calling the case brought against Donald Trump by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, “politically motivated.” Appearing on The View, Fetterman stated that he believed it would be “appropriate” to pardon Trump in light of the political motives behind the prosecution, which he felt were designed to undermine the former president’s campaign.
Similarly, Fetterman has voiced concerns over the criminal prosecution of Hunter Biden, President Joe Biden’s son, suggesting that the case against him also carried political undertones. This open criticism of his own party’s legal actions demonstrates Fetterman’s commitment to fairness and transparency, even if it puts him at odds with his fellow Democrats. It is this willingness to challenge the status quo that marks Fetterman as an independent-minded figure, uninterested in blind partisanship.
In contrast to the unhealthy obsession that some people seem to have with endlessly vilifying Donald Trump, Fetterman shows that it is possible to disagree with a political figure while still hoping for their success in office. There’s a growing need for more leaders like Fetterman — who understand that blind hatred, fueled by partisan warfare, is damaging to the very fabric of the country. His stance provides a reminder that, even in a time of great division, there can be room for optimism and a shared commitment to the well-being of the nation as a whole.
He is showing that it is possible to be a Democrat without engaging in the obsessive hatred of Donald Trump that has become all too prevalent in certain circles. It’s a stance that might just serve as a model for others in the future, proving that political disagreements don’t have to translate into personal animosity.
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