Fetterman Tells Gavin Newsom ‘The Internet Exists’ as He Tries to Shift to the Middle [WATCH]

Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) said during an interview aired Saturday on NewsNation Prime that Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-Calif.) and other Democrats seeking to move toward the political center will face challenges because their past comments and actions are widely documented online.

Fetterman’s remarks came during an interview with host Natasha Zouves, who asked about Newsom’s recent attempts to appeal to more moderate voters.

The California governor has made several statements in recent weeks suggesting a softer stance on divisive cultural issues, including remarks on men participating in women’s sports during a conversation with commentator Charlie Kirk.

Zouves asked Fetterman, “We have seemingly seen Newsom shift more to the middle on hot-button issues. You alluded to this earlier. Do you think the shift to the center really has to be the right move for the party going forward, whether it’s Newsom or anyone else?”

Fetterman replied, “Everyone’s going to go into the middle. But people [forget] that the Internet exists and all of the clips and all of the outlandish things that they’ve said or they’ve done, that’s going to have about 20 or 30 million dollars that can pound you for those things.”

He added that attempts by politicians to reinvent themselves often resurface during campaigns.

“So, it’s like, for all of the things that you say right now or the things now, you want to pander or monetize faux outrage now, you’re going to pay when you actually have to run in an election that you’re accountable, when you actually have Republicans and Democrat[s] and you have a purple situation where you have to find a way forward. And that’s exactly what I’ve been trying to do here during my time here in the Senate.”

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Zouves followed up by asking if Newsom’s previous positions and rhetoric could resurface in future campaigns.

“So, as we see Newsom trying to position himself as more centrist, more moderate, do you think that some things in the past are going to come back to haunt him?” she asked.

Fetterman responded, “Well, they’re all going — everyone will. They’ll pander, scream to the base, and then now — then they’re going to have to try to just walk it back or now just pretend that all these things weren’t said or done. That’s how it works. And that’s one thing I refuse to do.”

Fetterman’s comments come as Newsom continues to draw national attention following months of speculation about his political ambitions.

While Newsom has repeatedly stated that he has no intention of running for president, his recent appearances on national programs and public sparring with conservative figures have fueled continued discussion about his future within the Democratic Party.

The Pennsylvania senator’s remarks also reflect a broader debate within the Democratic Party over strategy heading into future elections.

Several prominent Democrats have moved toward more centrist messaging in response to growing dissatisfaction among independent voters with progressive policies on crime, immigration, and gender issues.

Fetterman, who has at times broken with his party on criminal justice and border policy, has emphasized pragmatism since taking office.

His comments to NewsNation indicate skepticism that any politician can distance themselves from their own record in an age where digital archives and viral clips make past statements easily accessible.

As the discussion over party direction continues, both Newsom and Fetterman have become central figures in the debate about how Democrats should navigate political polarization heading into upcoming national races.