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Fetterman on Democrats ‘yelling and screaming’ during Trump speech: ‘Don’t do that’
Summary
Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman (D) condemned the “yelling and screaming” from some Democratic legislators during President Trump’s State of the Union address Tuesday.
“I don’t care if it’s a Republican or Democrat, it’s a president. Just don’t do that,” Fetterman told Fox News’s Bill Hemmer early Wednesday.
Some Democrats heckled the president during his remarks, and Rep. Al Green (D-Texas) was removed from the House chamber for the second year in a row for protesting Trump.
Additionally, Democrats received flak from the White House for remaining seated and refusing to applaud through most of Trump’s speech before Congress.
Trump criticized Democratic lawmakers during his speech for not rising to applaud his declaration that “the first duty of the American government is to protect American citizens, not illegal aliens.”
“You should be ashamed of yourself, not standing up,” Trump said, directing his comments to the Democratic side of the chamber.
Fetterman, who has sided with Republicans on several hot-button issues, shook the president’s hand as he entered the floor Tuesday evening. The senator told Fox he believes he was the only Democrat to do so.
“Yes, I shook his hand, of course,” Fetterman said. “He walked in, and I’m always going to do that, for sure.”
The Democratic senator previously warned members of his party against disrupting the president’s speech, telling Fox News’s Jesse Watters last week there is “just no dignity” in these actions.
Fetterman also expressed his disapproval on Wednesday for counterprogramming events during the president’s remarks, including the “People’s State of the Union” on the National Mall and “State of the Swamp” at the National Press Club.
“It’s disappointing, honestly,” Fetterman said. “I mean, I think that’s sad that half of my colleagues didn’t show up.”
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“I don’t care if it’s a Republican or Democrat, it’s a president. Just don’t do that,” Fetterman told Fox News’s Bill Hemmer early Wednesday.
Some Democrats heckled the president during his remarks, and Rep. Al Green (D-Texas) was removed from the House chamber for the second year in a row for protesting Trump.
Additionally, Democrats received flak from the White House for remaining seated and refusing to applaud through most of Trump’s speech before Congress.
Trump criticized Democratic lawmakers during his speech for not rising to applaud his declaration that “the first duty of the American government is to protect American citizens, not illegal aliens.”
“You should be ashamed of yourself, not standing up,” Trump said, directing his comments to the Democratic side of the chamber.
Fetterman, who has sided with Republicans on several hot-button issues, shook the president’s hand as he entered the floor Tuesday evening. The senator told Fox he believes he was the only Democrat to do so.
“Yes, I shook his hand, of course,” Fetterman said. “He walked in, and I’m always going to do that, for sure.”
The Democratic senator previously warned members of his party against disrupting the president’s speech, telling Fox News’s Jesse Watters last week there is “just no dignity” in these actions.
Fetterman also expressed his disapproval on Wednesday for counterprogramming events during the president’s remarks, including the “People’s State of the Union” on the National Mall and “State of the Swamp” at the National Press Club.
“It’s disappointing, honestly,” Fetterman said. “I mean, I think that’s sad that half of my colleagues didn’t show up.”
Copyright 2026 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to The Hill.
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The article discusses the reaction of Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman to the behavior of some Democratic legislators during President Trump's State of the Union address. Fetterman criticized the disruptive actions, emphasizing respect for the presidential office regardless of party affiliation.