Trump says he would welcome Democratic Senator John Fetterman into GOP

President Donald Trump said he would welcome Senator John Fetterman, a Democrat from Pennsylvania, into the Republican Party.

Trump also said Fetterman might do better politically as a Republican.

Fetterman has sometimes disagreed with Democrats on issues including immigration and Israel, but he still votes with Democrats most of the time.

He has previously rejected switching parties, saying he would be a poor Republican and votes overwhelmingly with Democrats.

His praise for a Republican senator and remarks at a Republican convention have nevertheless fueled speculation about his political future.

The party question could affect his chances of winning the Democratic nomination for another Senate term.

The issue comes ahead of November’s midterm elections, when Democrats hope to gain four seats to take control of the Senate; Fetterman’s office had not responded to a request for comment.