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Sen. John Fetterman Responds to Trump’s Election Claims
Senator John Fetterman (D-Pa.) openly criticized former President Donald Trump’s latest assertions regarding election integrity during an interview on CNN’s “State of the Union” this past Sunday.
Fetterman remarked, “It’s the same situation he created in 2020, which ultimately went nowhere,” highlighting Trump’s persistent questioning of electoral legitimacy.
Recently, Trump has focused on Pennsylvania, alleging widespread electoral fraud in the state. On Truth Social, he claimed, “Pennsylvania is cheating, and getting caught, at large scale levels rarely seen before. REPORT CHEATING TO AUTHORITIES. Law Enforcement must act, NOW!”
This continued rhetoric ties back to Trump’s ongoing refusal to accept the results of the 2020 presidential election. Fetterman reiterated that the concerns raised by Trump were unfounded, stating, “It’s the repetition of what he attempted in 2020. We had a secure election process, and the instances of voter fraud in Pennsylvania involved only a few Republicans, who even had deceased relatives vote for Trump.”
He also emphasized accountability, mentioning that the offenders were identified and prosecuted, reinforcing the integrity of Pennsylvania’s electoral system.
Current polling data from The Hill/Decision Desk HQ suggests a tight race ahead for the upcoming elections, with Trump leading Vice President Kamala Harris by a narrow margin of 0.7 points—Trump at 48.8 percent and Harris at 48.1 percent.
Fetterman expressed concern over the possibility of history repeating itself, stating, “I’d like to remind everyone that Biden’s win was decisive by 80,000 votes, yet here we are again, with Trump trying to spread disinformation. However, we are prepared to lead with a new administration along with Harris and Walz—it promises to be a close contest.”
A recent poll from The New York Times, paired with the Philadelphia Inquirer and Siena College, also highlighted the competitiveness of the race in Pennsylvania, finding Harris and Trump tied at 48 percent among likely voters.
The Hill has sought comments from both the Trump campaign and the Republican National Committee regarding these developments.
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