Senator John Fetterman said he would rather lose support within his own Democratic Party than turn his back on Israel, during an appearance on Jon Stewart's show.
The Pennsylvania Democrat made the comments as progressive candidates who are vocal on Palestinian rights are making substantial election gains. On Wednesday, in Michigan, Abdul El-Sayed beat a pro-Israel candidate funded by the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, moving one step closer to becoming the first Muslim senator in US history, according to Middle East Eye.
Stewart pressed Fetterman on why Israel is a breaking point for him within the Democratic Party. The two outlets framed the exchange differently: Fox News said Fetterman won praise for his 'guts,' while Middle East Eye described him as struggling to defend his support.