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Fetterman makes surprise GOP convention appearance via video

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Democratic Senator John Fetterman made a surprise appearance at the Republican midterm convention via a pre-recorded video, a move orchestrated by Republican operative Tony Sayegh and supported by Trump adviser Jason Miller. Fetterman, who has expressed increasing divergence from the Democratic Party's liberal wing, appeared to endorse fellow Pennsylvanian and Republican Senator Dave McCormick. While Fetterman stated his decision was driven by friendship with McCormick and not a desire to aid Republicans, the appearance was intended by organizers to highlight a message of Democratic extremism and generate significant attention. AI

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  1. Axios Technology TIER_1 English(EN) · Alex Isenstadt ·

    How Republicans secretly got Fetterman for their convention

    <p>The biggest <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/09/09/fetterman-video-gop-convention-trump" target="_blank">surprise</a> of last week's Republican midterm convention began with an audacious request from the organizers to GOP Sen. Dave McCormick: Could he get Democratic Sen. Jo…

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