Hes not going to use the FBI to go after Trumps enemies?
Yeah no, thats not it, the senator said.
Many view Patel as anextremistwho could use the FBI to carry out Trumps personal vendettas.
Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., at the U.S. Capitol on Thursday, December 19, 2024.Tom Williams/Getty Images
The case wasdismissedin September.
But rather than resurfacing Patels troubling past statements and actions, Fetterman highlighted Patels immigration story.
I found out, you know, his familys origin story and immigration, Fetterman said.
And we talked about that, and my wife, my family immigration and things.
And so I learned things about him.
I never knew that he was a public defender.
In 2023 hetold NBC News, Im not a progressive.
I just think Im a Democrat that is very committed to choice and other things.
But with Israel, Im going to be on the right side of that.
He had the energy and almost a sense of fearlessness to just say all those kinds of things.
I mean, thats a political talent, its undeniable, Fetterman said.
And also, I never believed that it was about fascism.
Deportations
Fetterman waved off fellow Democrats including Vice President Kamala Harris who have called Trump a fascist.
Its not a word that I would use, Fetterman said.
And also fascism, thats not a word that regular people, you know, use, you know?
The senator scolded Democrats, saying they need to chill out ahead of Trump becoming president again.
So, you know, pack a lunch, pace yourself, because he hasnt even taken office yet.
Hegseth has been plagued byallegationsthat he has hadproblems with alcoholand hassexually assaultedwomen.
