Unlike most Democrats, John Fetterman has a meeting scheduled with Secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth and as a result suggests he wants to hear what Hegseth has to say and is open to supporting him.

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POLITICO – Sen. John Fetterman plans to meet with Pete Hegseth on Thursday, making him the first Senate Democrat to sit down with Donald Trump’s embattled pick for Pentagon chief.

The Pennsylvania senator, known for his blunt and pragmatic approach, confirmed the meeting on Wednesday and said he’s not ruling out supporting Hegseth. His decision comes amid allegations against the former Fox News anchor of sexual misconduct, excessive drinking and financial mismanagement.

“He could theoretically become the head of the Defense Department,” he said. “I’ve discovered in my time in D.C. that that’s important. And, ‘Are you having a conversation with someone?’ I don’t know why that’s shocking.”

Fetterman, a populist outsider, said he wanted to hear out Trump’s pick.“I mean I’m waiting,” he said. “And I’m looking forward to having an opportunity to have a conversation.”

Fetterman has already come out today in full support for Elise Stefanik for UN Ambassador:

 
Lastly, Fetterman also just joined Truth Social:

It would be great to have support from Fetterman for at least some of Trump’s cabinet level nominees and it will serve him will in Pennsylvania.