Review of: Fetterman Defends Military Parade and Pro-Israel Stance While Critiquing Democratic Criticism

How far will Senator John Fetterman finally distance himself from the Democratic Party? The Pennsylvania Democrat recently pushed back against his own party members after being booed at a rally and defended America’s military while standing firm on his pro-Israel stance.

At a glance:

• Sen. John Fetterman was booed by fellow Democrats at the “No Kings Day” rally in Philadelphia

• He criticized Democrats for opposing a military parade celebrating the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary

• Fetterman condemned comparisons of the parade to Nazi displays, calling such rhetoric “crazy”

• The senator reaffirmed his strong support for Israel and opposition to Iran’s nuclear ambitions

• He supports deportation of criminal illegal immigrants while defending law-abiding migrants

Fetterman Breaks With Democrats Over Military Parade

Senator John Fetterman is taking a stand against the radical wing of his own party after facing backlash for supporting Trump’s military parade honoring the 250th anniversary of the founding of the U.S. military. The Pennsylvania Democrat expressed confusion over why his fellow party members would turn against one of their own at a recent Philadelphia rally.

“I’m not sure why Democrats would boo a fellow Democrat, but that’s their prerogative,” Fetterman said in a recent interview.

Senator Condemns “Crazy” Nazi Comparisons

Fetterman took particular issue with Democrats who compared the military parade to authoritarian displays. He specifically called out those making Nazi comparisons, pushing back against the extreme rhetoric coming from the left.

FETTERMAN vs. THE LEFT: Democrat Senator Blasts His Own Party Over Military Parades, Illegal Immigration, & Israel

Something strange is happening inside the Democrat Party — and it’s wearing gym shorts and slamming radicals on live TV.

Here’s the scoop. pic.twitter.com/L2ujWAYeVb

— Rod D. Martin (@RodDMartin) June 17, 2025

“There was no goose-stepping, and… first of all, stop ever comparing anyone, anything, to the Nazis and those kinds of things. That’s crazy,” Fetterman said. His comments highlight a growing divide between moderate Democrats and the increasingly radical progressive wing of the party.

Fetterman on Fox: “With the military parade, there was no goose stepping. Stop ever comparing anyone, anything with the Nazis and those kinds of things. That’s crazy. Remember, that’s our soldiers. That’s not an occupying force.” pic.twitter.com/CIZbnpwWwy

— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) June 17, 2025

The senator stressed that celebrating American troops is not extreme or controversial. His defense of the military stands in stark contrast to many Democrats who have grown increasingly hostile toward patriotic displays in recent years.

Fetterman Stands With Israel Against Iran

Beyond the military parade controversy, Fetterman also reaffirmed his support for Israel. The senator opposed the “No War Against Iran Act” introduced by socialist Senator Bernie Sanders, demonstrating his break with the anti-Israel sentiment prevalent among progressive Democrats.

“I am always going to stand with Israel through this,” Fetterman stated firmly. He warned against Iran’s nuclear ambitions and emphasized the importance of preventing the Islamic regime from acquiring nuclear weapons.

Fetterman made it clear he would vote against measures blocking U.S. military action against Iran without congressional approval. His pro-Israel stance puts him at odds with the increasingly anti-Israel left wing of the Democratic Party.

On immigration, the senator even took a more balanced approach than many in his party recently, supporting the deportation of illegal immigrants with criminal records. Isn’t it time he just joined the Republican Party?