John Fetterman trolled as he joins Truth Social and advocates pardon for Trump: 'Brain damaged'

LEMONT FURNACE, PENNSYLVANIA: Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman has generated controversy and facing backlash on social media following his decision to join Donald Trump's social media platform, Truth Social, and his call for the president-elect to be pardoned for his hush money conviction.

Fetterman, who made history as the first senator to join the platform, has been a long-time advocate for criminal justice reform. However, his recent comments on Truth Social have sparked criticism from both conservatives and members of his own party.

John Fetterman defends Donald Trump pardon call on Truth Social

Fetterman wrote, "My first truth The Trump hush money and Hunter Biden cases were both bulls**t, and pardons are appropriate. Weaponizing the judiciary for blatant, partisan gain diminishes the collective faith in our institutions and sows further division."

To date, Fetterman has garnered 28,700 followers on Truth Social, significantly fewer than the 860,000 followers he has on X (formerly Twitter).

Fetterman expressed a comparable perspective last week on ABC's 'The View', "I think that it's undeniable that the case against Hunter Biden was really politically motivated, but I also think it's true that the trial in New York for Trump was political as well."

He went on to say, "In both cases, I think a pardon is appropriate, and I really think, collectively, that America's confidence in these types of institutions has been damaged by these kinds of cases. We cannot allow these institutions to be weaponized against our political opponents."

In May 2024, Trump was convicted on 34 counts of falsifying business records related to a $130,000 hush money payment made to Stormy Daniels prior to the 2016 presidential election. Daniels claimed that she and Trump had an affair, which he denies.

Fetterman's decision to join Truth Social is his latest move to engage with audiences that Democrats have struggled to reach. He is the first Senate Democrat to join Truth Social, but he is not the only prominent Democrat on the platform.

California Governor Gavin Newsom and Vice President Kamala Harris' presidential campaign also have accounts on Trump's social media platform.

Fetterman is not only one advocating for a pardon for Trump. Representative Dean Phillips, a Democrat from Minnesota, urged New York Governor Kathy Hochul to pardon Trump following his May conviction in the hush case money case, Newsweek reports.

John Fetterman faces backlash after Truth Social post

As soon as Fetterman's post went viral on social media, users started reacting to it.

A user said, "I don't trust anything Fetterman says."

Another added, "He is doing whatever he needs to act like he is a moderate. He is not. It’s a show."

The third commentator claimed, "He knows PA is the next OH and is trying to center himself as much as possible."

"Do not fall for the @JohnFetterman fake out," said a critic.

A person stated, "Do not fall for this guy people. Fetterman is a grifter. He is watching the state turn bright red before his eyes. He will say anything to stay in power. I would not be surprised if he tries to become an infiltrator by switching parties."

Other chimed in, "Brain damaged John Fetterman and his handlers need Pennsylvanians to be a stupid as he is."

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