Fetterman Makes A Stunning Admission About Trump And Pennsylvania [WATCH]

Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) recently commented on former President Donald Trump’s strong connection with the people of Pennsylvania, suggesting that this bond deepened following an assassination attempt at a Trump rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, in July.

Fetterman made the remarks during a discussion with The Atlantic editor-in-chief Jeffrey Goldberg at the 2024 Atlantic Festival on Thursday, underscoring Trump’s unique influence within the Republican Party and the state of Pennsylvania.

“Trump has created a special kind of hold within the coronet he’s remade – the party – and he has a special kind of place in Pennsylvania, and I think that only deepened after the first assassination attempt,” Fetterman said.

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The incident occurred on July 13 when 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks opened fire from an uncovered roof approximately 150 yards from Trump’s podium.

The attack resulted in the death of retired firefighter Corey Comperatore and left two other attendees critically injured.

Trump himself narrowly avoided a fatal injury, as his ear was grazed by a bullet when he turned to look at a chart during the rally.

“I also want people to understand, you know, and it’s not science, but there is, there’s energy and there are kinds of anger on the ground in Pennsylvania — and people are very committed and strong,” Fetterman said.

He added that Trump’s signs were so widespread in the state that he joked they had become “like the state flower.”

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Trump has remained undeterred by the attack and is scheduled to return to Butler for another rally in October.

During a conversation with Elon Musk on X (formerly Twitter) last month, Trump confirmed the rally, stating, “We’re all set up and we’re going back to Butler. The people are fantastic there. It’s a great area.”

He also expressed his personal connection to the victims of the shooting, saying, “These are incredible people. Like the three that, in the case of Corey, killed, and the other two. The families are great, I’ve gotten to know them.”

Despite recent polling showing Vice President Kamala Harris leading Trump in Pennsylvania, Fetterman remains skeptical of these figures.

He recalled a similar scenario in 2016 when Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton held a significant lead in the state’s polls but ultimately lost Pennsylvania to Trump in the election.

“Everybody thought that it was in the bag, but that’s not the energy and the other kinds of things that were really consistent with what I’m witnessing all across,” Fetterman said, expressing caution about overconfidence in current polling data.

A recent Washington Post poll indicates that Harris holds a narrow lead over Trump in Pennsylvania, with 48% support among likely voters, compared to Trump’s 47%.

A separate poll from the New York Times gives Harris a slightly wider margin, with 50% support to Trump’s 46%.

Fetterman’s skepticism stems from his observation of Trump’s continued appeal to voters, particularly in Pennsylvania.

He emphasized that many people in the state understand Trump’s character and agenda, with a significant portion of the population supporting him, despite his controversies. “People understand who he is and what he’s about, and enough people think that that’s the feature, and it’s not a bug,” Fetterman added.

Fetterman’s comments highlight the importance of Pennsylvania in the upcoming 2024 presidential election. The Keystone State, which played a crucial role in Trump’s 2016 victory, remains a key battleground.

As Trump prepares for his October rally in Butler, the focus will be on whether his strong connection with Pennsylvania voters can once again tilt the balance in his favor.

Meanwhile, the Harris campaign will be closely watching to see if the vice president can maintain her lead in one of the nation’s most critical swing states.

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