Fetterman Says Democratic Primaries Feature Anti-Israel Rhetoric

Sen. John Fetterman said the Democratic Party's stance toward Israel has become more hostile. Fetterman made the comments during an interview with Jake Tapper on CNN's State of the Union program broadcast July 19, 2026. "If you look at the kind of people that are winning our primaries, the centerpieces of their campaign is anti-Israel kinds of rhetoric," he said.

The interview focused on divisions within the Democratic Party over Israel policy.

Fetterman did not name specific candidates or races in the segment. The appearance occurred on the same program that included other political topics, according to the broadcast schedule.