Fetterman explains why he crossed party lines to support Mullin for DHS chief - CNN
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Democratic Sen. John Fetterman publicly backs Trump's pick for DHS chief, breaking party ranks on cabinet nomination.
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Sen. John Fetterman, a Pennsylvania Democrat, publicly backed Mullin for the Department of Homeland Security chief position, breaking ranks with his party on the Trump administration's cabinet pick. Fetterman's cross-party support signals cracks in Democratic opposition to at least some of President Trump's nominees and could influence other moderate Democrats considering how to vote on the confirmation. The endorsement comes as the Senate weighs Mullin's qualifications and the Trump administration works to secure votes for its cabinet slate. Fetterman has occasionally supported Republican-backed positions, positioning himself as willing to work across the aisle on issues he deems merit bipartisan backing. The move underscores divisions within the Democratic caucus over whether to mount unified opposition to Trump's picks or evaluate them individually.
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