The Left is getting too radical. Last week proved as much.
Now a Democrat Senator jumped ship and joined forces with Donald Trump.
Fetterman’s Call for Civility Exposes Democratic Party’s Reckless Rhetoric
Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) sharply criticized fellow Democrats for their inflammatory comparisons of President Donald Trump to Adolf H-tler, warning that such rhetoric fuels division in the wake of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk’s assassination on September 10, at Utah Valley University.
Speaking to CNN’s Manu Raju on September 12, before Kirk’s death was confirmed, Fetterman condemned the party’s hyperbolic attacks, urging Democrats to “turn the temperature down” and acknowledge their disconnect with American voters.
His principled stand against his party’s divisive tactics highlights his commitment to honest dialogue, contrasting sharply with Democrats’ persistent refusal to temper their rhetoric even after Kirk’s k*lling.
Fetterman’s Rebuke of Democratic Hyperbole
Fetterman, addressing the Kirk shooting, pointed out that just a day earlier, protesters had labeled Trump the “H-tler of our time.”
He told Raju, “I think you just don’t ever, ever compare anyone to H-tler and those kinds of extreme things. Now, look what happened to Charlie Kirk. I mean, you know, the man was shot. Now, we have to turn the temperature down. We can’t compare people to these kinds of figures in history. And this is not an autocrat. This is a product of a democratic election.” When pressed on whether Trump threatens democratic norms, Fetterman acknowledged, “I’m saying he’s definitely different, but that’s what America voted for,” emphasizing Trump’s legitimate electoral mandate.
He told Raju, “Right now, I think it’s entirely appropriate to really be honest and just figure out why exactly have we effectively lost two out of the last three cycles and of a lot of things. We’ve really kind of lost our connection with American voters in ways.” He added, “When I represent a state like Pennsylvania, that keeps you honest. You always can’t forget that a lot of Americans happen to disagree with you. That does not mean that they are fascists, or now they want to shred the Constitution.”
His call for introspection starkly contrasts with Democrats like Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas), who, on September 12, defended calling Trump a “wannabe H-tler” on The Breakfast Club, claiming it doesn’t incite violence despite bullet casings at Kirk’s m*rder scene bearing anti-fascist messages.
Kirk’s Assassination and Democratic Denial
Kirk, 31, was fatally shot during a Q&A at Utah Valley University, part of his “American Comeback” tour to foster open debate among young conservatives. The shooter, 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, was arrested on September 11, with authorities recovering a rifle with inscriptions like “Hey fascist! Catch!” and lyrics from “Bella Ciao,” signaling a politically motivated attack.
Fetterman’s warning about inflammatory rhetoric proved prescient, as Republicans, including Trump, have long criticized Democrats and media for equating conservatives with N-zis, a tactic they argue incites violence.
The July 2024 and September 2024 assassination attempts on Trump, followed by Kirk’s k*lling, amplify these concerns, yet Democrats like Crockett persist, dismissing the impact of their words while accusing conservatives of promoting violence.
Fetterman’s refusal to change his party affiliation, despite his critiques, reflects his commitment to reforming the Democratic Party from within. He told Raju, “I’m never going to change my party label,” but stressed that Democrats must stop painting Trump and his supporters as existential threats.
His Pennsylvania roots, representing a state Trump won in 2016 and 2024, ground his perspective in the realities of working-class voters, unlike coastal Democrats who push divisive narratives. Crockett’s defense of her rhetoric, claiming it doesn’t equate to incitement, exemplifies the party’s refusal to heed Fetterman’s call for moderation, even as political violence escalates.
