THE AMERICAN PROSPECT
Fetterman Hires Former Meta Staffer for His Comms Operation
Luke Goldstein
April 2, 2024

Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) has recently undergone a staff shake-up, amid his increasingly strident defense of Israel and disavowal of the progressive label that he did not shy away from during the 2022 Senate campaign. Three members of Fetterman’s communications team have jumped ship, including both his communications director and deputy communications director, according to a report from The Philadelphia Inquirer…Since the October 7th attacks in Israel, Fetterman has become one of the foremost proponents on the Democratic side for Israel’s war in Gaza, which has drawn ire from anti-war groups and the left flank of the party. While distancing himself from the left, he also cited his more hard-line stance on stricter immigration policies. READ MORE

TIMES OF ISRAEL Democrat John Fetterman’s Israel support brings fans on the right, critics on the left Many US progressives feel stunned and betrayed by the Democratic senator’s outspoken backing of the Jewish state since Oct. 7, while Republicans are also surprised – pleasantly