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John Fetterman on Being Pro-Israel & Anti-Socialism in Today's Democratic Party

Published November 11, 2025 | Video Starts at 17:56

I agree it is difficult if you represent a very, very left state because the base is demanding these things, and I understand … 42 million Americans count on SNAP to feed themselves and their families. … base and the kind of people that we are fighting for. And there's a lot of chaos. I can't ever vote for Senator. Can you tell me who said that to you? (17:56–18:07)

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Asserts that 42 million Americans rely on SNAP benefits.

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“I voted to keep our government open back in March.”
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