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John Fetterman: “The governor at that time threatened to arrest me if I…”

Featuring: John Fetterman, Democratic | U.S. Senate Pennsylvania

Full interview: John Fetterman on his support for Iran war, being at odds with Democrats and more

Published March 11, 2026 | Video Starts at 09:59

You know, I was the first person elected in Pennsylvania back in 2013, if you remember. It was illegal. Same sex marriage was illegal. And The governor at that time threatened to arrest me if I performed or solemnized a same sex marriage. And I did that. And I'm like, hey, they know where I live and I believe in that kinds of equality. And that entire community now, I refuse to target that or pick on that. (09:59–10:07)

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Asserts that the governor of Pennsylvania threatened to arrest John Fetterman for performing a same-sex marriage.

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