Trump says he'd 'love' to have Sen. John Fetterman as a Republican amid growing speculation

What happened: Trump said he would welcome Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., into the Republican Party, calling him a "great guy" and adding "I'd love to have him as a Republican." Key numbers: Fetterman has voted with Senate Democrats nearly 90% of the time since 2023, falling to just under 81% in the current session. Why it matters: Trump said polls show Fetterman does better as a Republican, and Fetterman's breaks with Democrats on the Iran war and immigration have fueled speculation about a party switch. Coverage: 3 outlets in 24h

Trump said he would welcome Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., into the Republican Party, calling him a "great guy" and adding "I'd love to have him as a Republican."

Trump said polls show Fetterman does better as a Republican, and Fetterman's breaks with Democrats on the Iran war and immigration have fueled speculation about a party switch.