John Fetterman Warns of Strong Trump Support in Rural Pennsylvania Ahead of Election

Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman has been actively campaigning across the state for his party’s candidates, despite not being on the ballot himself. Known for his extensive travels to all 67 counties in Pennsylvania, Fetterman has gained a deep understanding of the state’s diverse electoral landscape. In recent comments, he highlighted the significant support Donald Trump continues to enjoy in many rural areas of the state.

Fetterman noted the visible presence of Trump signs on barns, farms, and yards, indicating a strong level of devotion to the former president. “You all know how popular he is with a lot of people, even watching this right now,” Fetterman said. “And all the time I spend going across Pennsylvania, it’s jarring and surprising the level of kinds of devotion.”

Despite this rural support for Trump, Fetterman believes that the outcome of the election is far from certain. When asked if Vice President Kamala Harris would carry Pennsylvania, Fetterman expressed confidence but acknowledged the closeness of the contest. “She will carry it, but it is going to be very, very close,” he stated.

Fetterman emphasized the importance of urban and suburban voters in tipping the balance. He suggested that supporters of Harris in the city, suburbs, and neighboring counties of Pittsburgh could make a crucial difference. “It’s going to be a visceral gut-check kind of vote,” Fetterman said. “And for those people that haven’t already decided, they’re going to walk in and it’s going to be like, what do I want for the next four years for America?”

Fetterman also advised Harris and her running mate, Tim Walz, to campaign in areas outside of Pittsburgh and Philadelphia, stressing the importance of showing up in all regions to garner support. “If you don’t show up and there’s only one side that does, then it’s reasonable some people are going to turn their back and say, ‘If you’re not even going to show up, then why am I even vote for that?'”