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Democratic Sen. John Fetterman Accidentally Calls Himself a Lifelong Republican
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- Sep 27, 2026, 9:54 PM UTC
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Social and news media commenters seize on senator’s gaffe, with some characterizing it as a Freudian slip
John Fetterman accidentally called himself a "lifelong Republican" at the Texas Tribune Festival, sparking laughs before clarifying his Democratic ties.
Sen. John Fetterman had a major slip of the tongue ... as the centrist Democrat -- who often splits from his party -- called himself a "lifelong Republican."