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Anonymous Goldeneye

Sep 27, 2026 · 4:06 PM

Politics & Government

Did John Fetterman accidentally claim he’s a lifelong republican

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Multiple reports dated September 27, 2026 state that Fetterman briefly said, "Because I'm a lifelong Republican," while answering a question at the Texas Tribune Festival, after which the moderator corrected him and Fetterman immediately clarified that he is a lifelong Democrat.

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Fetterman defends political identity, weighs potential role as 51st senator

thehill.com

‘In all my years’: Crowd erupts as John Fetterman blurts out stunning ‘Freudian slip’ - NewsBreak

newsbreak.com

Fetterman says he will not leave the Democratic Party — The Hill

ua.news

Checked September 27, 2026 · we'll re-check as this develops

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