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John Fetterman accidentally calls himself a 'lifelong Republican' at Texas Tribune Festival
Sunday, September 27, 2026
John Fetterman, U.S. Senator from Pennsylvania, referred to himself as a "lifelong Republican" during remarks at the Texas Tribune Festival before correcting the statement to identify as a Democrat. The moment drew laughter from the audience. Fetterman is a member of the Democratic Party and was elected to the Senate in 2022.
