Fetterman Joined Fox Executives at Murdoch Montana Ranch
Fetterman Joined Fox Executives at Murdoch Montana Ranch
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Sen. John Fetterman, a Pennsylvania Democrat, confirmed he attended a July retreat at the Murdoch family ranch in Montana that was attended by Fox News executives.
The Washington Examiner reported the trip on Tuesday. Fetterman acknowledged it when asked by a reporter, saying: "I was invited to go there."
It is the latest crossover move by a senator who has spent the past year breaking with his own party.
Who Was There
Fetterman headlined a panel on social media alongside Sen. Katie Britt, an Alabama Republican, according to the Washington Examiner. Montana Sens. Tim Sheehy and Steve Daines and Gov. Greg Gianforte also attended.
Timeline
The retreat is held at the Murdoch family ranch in Montana. Fetterman headlines a social media panel with Sen. Katie Britt.
Fetterman leaves open the possibility of leaving the Democratic Party, calling anti-Israel sentiment a "red line."
The Washington Examiner reports the retreat. Fetterman confirms he went, saying he was invited and values straight conversations.
Reactions
Fetterman defended the trip as an invitation he accepted, citing his interest in blunt conversations, and again ruled out switching parties: "I will remain one, and that's where I'm at."
Raw Story reported that the admission drew fresh outrage from Democrats already angry at Fetterman, with one critic quoted as saying "He's a goner."
The Hill noted Fetterman's long record of bucking his party, describing the Montana trip as the newest example.
What's Next
Fetterman faces a potential primary challenge in Pennsylvania in 2028, along with a steady stream of critical reports sourced to former staffers.
Whether he has any continuing relationship with Fox News is unresolved.
More
The retreat lands on top of other breaks with Democrats: Fetterman has split with his party over Israel, recorded a video that aired at President Donald Trump's midterm convention, and feuded with MSNBC over bookings.
The dispute among Democrats is over what the pattern means — independent centrism, or the runway to a party switch Fetterman says is not coming.
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