Senator John Fetterman's decision to meet President-elect Donald Trump, despite their contentious history, reflects a pragmatic approach to leadership. Fetterman acknowledges the importance of engaging with Trump's presidency to advocate for all Pennsylvanians, including Trump's supporters. Their conversation covered critical issues like immigration and the fate of U.S. Steel. Fetterman's willingness to work collaboratively indicates a shift in the Democratic strategy, as there is a recognition that cooperation may be necessary given the Republican Congress. This meeting, while surprising to many, highlights the evolving dynamics in political engagement post-election.
If the President invites you to have a conversation and to engage, I'm not sure why anybody would decide not to, Fetterman tells TIME.
There's plenty of things that we can work together on, and there are parts where we aren't agreeing, Fetterman says.
The response to Fetterman's pilgrimage, which caught most senior Democrats by surprise, was more ambivalent.
Some party officials believe working more closely with Trump this time will be necessary as the 47th President takes office with political capital to spend.
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