Live updates: Democrat Fetterman makes surprise appearance at GOP convention
Democratic Sen. Fetterman made a surprise appearance via video at the GOP convention to introduce GOP Sen. McCormick and pledged to work with Trump on steel.
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- First observed by CurrentWire: NBC News · Sep 9, 2026 at 7:19 PM ET
- Coverage span: 1h 19m
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Live updates: Democrat Fetterman makes surprise appearance at GOP convention(opens original report in a new tab)The GuardianTier B
Democrat John Fetterman makes surprise cameo at Republican convention(opens original report in a new tab)Senator lends support to ‘great friend’ Dave McCormick, Republican running for re-election in Pennsylvania Democratic senator John Fetterman made a surprise virtual appearance at the Republican midterm convention,… — The Guardian
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Democratic Sen. John Fetterman makes surprise video appearance at GOP midterm convention(opens original report in a new tab)Fetterman, of Pennsylvania, vowed to "work with President Trump to fight and defend the steel way of life right here in the Steel Valley." — CNBC
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Sen. John Fetterman makes a surprise cameo praising Republicans at the GOP convention(opens original report in a new tab)The Democratic senator appeared on video promoting the efforts of President Donald Trump and Sen. Dave McCormick in shaping the U.S. Steel deal with Nippon Steel. — NBC News
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