Sudden onset political moderation

Mr. Fetterman does indeed suffer from a debilitating illness: sudden onset political moderation. The first indication appeared in October 2023, when he repudiated demands that Israel desist from responding militarily to the largest mass murder of Jews since the Holocaust. “We must support Israel in efforts to eliminate the Hamas terrorists who slaughtered innocent men, women, and children,” Mr. Fetterman tweeted 11 days after the group’s barbaric assault that left some 1,200 people dead and 250 in captivity. According to Mr. Terris, this steadfast support for the Jewish state “surprised” Mr. Fetterman’s progressive “ base.”       The Dispatch, By Nick Catoggio Published May 14, 2025   • Updated May 15, 2025

Senator Fetterman has cultivated a strong relationship with the Jewish community through his vocal and unwavering support for Israel, though this position has drawn both praise and criticism.