The Pennsylvania Democrat spoke to the convention via video, drawing rebukes from his own party.
Sen. John Fetterman spoke to the Republican convention over video. AP Photo/Alex Brandon
Sen. John Fetterman staged a surprise appearance at the Republican convention Wednesday night in a video criticizing democratic socialists and praising his fellow Pennsylvania senator, Republican Dave McCormick.
“I’m always going to stand with America. I’m always going to reject the extremes and socialism and that anti-American way of life,” Fetterman said.
Fetterman promised to work with President Donald Trump to defend the Pennsylvania steel industry.
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