A CNN anchor on Tuesday had a pointed question for Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA), who has often broken ranks with Democrats and faced criticism over it.
CNN anchor Kasie Hunt dropped the question during a live interview, asking the sweatshirt-wearing lawmaker about his views on remaining in the Democratic party — despite lingering comments over where his loyalties lie and whether he'd back President Donald Trump's party.
"Sir, I do want to ask you about your own political party, as, of course, Democrats did win on Election Day in November, but of course, had a tough time in the presidential election. And I think I have a big picture question for you, given some of the things that you've said in recent months do you plan on staying a member of the Democratic party for the duration of your political career?" Hunt asked.
"Absolutely," Fetterman responded.
"I mean — I'm not sure why I keep — I have the question. I've been consistently — I would never going to change my party," he added, as the interview cut in and out.
"Are you a Trump Democrat, sir?" Hunt asked.
Fetterman appeared stumped for a moment after the question, then responded.
"I know there's no such thing as a Trump Democrat," he said.
"Well, you know, I just, I ran, you know, I asked a person to run my — my record," Fetterman added. "I have a 94% overall, 94% voting. The Dem line, 94%. I mean, that's, you know, so that's — it's it's a strange place. So, for me, I am going to be very honest. And there's some things I might agree or sometimes I'll disagree. I'm going to follow what I believe happens to be the truth in a situation, but I'm not sure now. So when as a Democrat, I'm not changing my party and my voting record is is exactly, you know, in."
