Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman on Sunday voiced criticism of his own party over the ongoing government shutdown, saying Democrats are sending the “wrong message” in their handling of the budget impasse.
“Shutting our government down. That’s the wrong message for the world, for Americans as well, too,” Fetterman told “Sunday Morning Futures” host Maria Bartiromo.
“I don’t care whose that blame is. It’s not about a blame game. It’s about opening this government, having this conversation, and literally let’s address these kinds of healthcare issues as well too,” he went on.
In an interview with Fox News, Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman said he will “never” support a government shutdown, criticizing lawmakers who refuse to negotiate and urging both parties to reach an agreement to end the stalemate.
“It was wrong if the Republicans did these things, and I led that charge back in March, saying it’s wrong to shut us down, and we kept it open. I said then, back in March, that, when September comes, I’m going to be the one guy that’s saying it is wrong to do this,” he said.
