Much to the dismay of his biggest fans, Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) continues to demonstrate that despite his mental struggles, he has more sense than any other Democrat, especially about Israel.
Following his much-publicized treatment for clinical depression earlier this year, the hulking, hoodie-clad lawmaker has been a changed man and since Hamas terrorists engaged in their barbaric attack on Israeli civilians, he has infuriated his own party’s base with his defense of the Jewish democracy.
In remarks that will only further rub raw the mental sores of pro-Hamas leftists, Fetterman blamed a certain popular Chinese-owned social media platform for the skewed version of reality about the war in Gaza that has fueled progressive anti-Semitism.
In a Tuesday CNN appearance, the slovenly senator told anchor Jake Tapper that TikTok is creating what he called “warped” perceptions about Israel’s military operation to eliminate the terror organization.
(Video: CNN)
“Let’s go back to talking about Israel and the divisions in the Democratic Party, particularly among young voters when it comes to Israel’s war against Hamas,” Tapper said about a major cause for concern for Biden loyalists like himself. “Seventy-two percent of young voters, according to this new poll, disapprove of how President Biden is handling the Israel-Hamas war.”
You’ve been very vocal in your full support for Israel,” he continued. “I see the Israeli flag behind you and your office there. You’ve been very clearly arguing that Hamas bears responsibility for the tragedy of what’s going on in Gaza. Why do you think so many younger people, especially in your party, see it differently?”
“I really, I really don’t know. I do know that a lot of people are getting their perspective from TikTok,” Fetterman answered, putting his finger on a widely overlooked reason behind the Jew hatred that has manifested itself among young people, particularly on college campuses.
“And I think if you’re kind of getting your perspective on the world on TikTok, it’s going to tend to be kind of warped or not reflective of the history and actually the way things absolutely are,” he added.
“And what is very clear is, is that Hamas started this and they actually broke the ceasefire and they attacked and murdered babies, children, women – attacked a music concert and everything. It’s outrageous. And from now on, it’s been very clear that Israel would very much want there to be peace,” the senator said. “But they’ve made it very clear that after October 7th, that’s just not possible so long as Hamas is allowed to exist.”
Fetterman’s unexpected transformation has led many to reassess their initial perceptions of a man who until recently, was one of his party’s most beloved figures.
I’ve agreed with Fetterman at least 3 times this week and it’s only Tuesday
He’s now bashing TikTok for warping the minds of teenagers https://t.co/RGPYMu0K2C
— DC_Draino (@DC_Draino) December 19, 2023
Stop making me love Fetterman! https://t.co/JcN1t2yVCK
— Scott Adams (@ScottAdamsSays) December 19, 2023
The difference is astounding. I don’t know what happened to wake him up. Maybe it was the blood clot clearing from his veins allowing blood flow to his brain again. Whatever it is, I hope it continues.
— ShellyM (@ShellyMNO) December 19, 2023
Who is this Bizzaro Fetterman and what has he done with the real Fetterman?
— Matt (@mattunc2003) December 20, 2023
“I’m not a progressive,” Fetterman recently told NBC News. “I just think I’m a Democrat that is very committed to choice and other things. But with Israel, I’m going to be on the right side of that.”
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