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Published July 21, 2026 at 3:40 PM ET · Updated July 21, 2026 at 4:08 PM ET

Thune says Republicans would welcome Fetterman if he leaves the Democratic Party

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What we know

Senate Majority Leader John Thune said Republicans would welcome Senator John Fetterman if he chose to leave the Democratic Party and join the GOP Senate conference. Thune's remarks come amid speculation about Fetterman's ideological distance from his party.

Patriot Watch first flagged this story 1 hr ago, when Washington Examiner reported it. Coverage has since grown to 2 independent outlets, including 1 wire/mainstream feed. The most recent report came 1 hr ago from The Hill. Verification tier: Confirmed — reported independently by wire/mainstream and conservative outlets.

Conservative & independent coverage (1)

Washington Examiner 1 hr ago
Thune says GOP would welcome Fetterman if he leaves the Democratic Party

Wire & mainstream coverage (1)

The Hill 1 hr ago
Thune: Republicans would ‘welcome’ Fetterman joining Senate GOP conference

Coverage timeline

Jul 21, 3:40 PM ET
1 hr ago
Washington Examiner
Thune says GOP would welcome Fetterman if he leaves the Democratic Party
Jul 21, 3:40 PM ET
1 hr ago
The Hill
Thune: Republicans would ‘welcome’ Fetterman joining Senate GOP conference
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