Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) called New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani 'worthless' during a meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Washington, reaffirming his support for Israel and criticizing members of his own party, according to reports.
Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) escalated his public criticism of New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani during a meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Washington Thursday, calling Mamdani 'worthless' and telling him to focus on city services rather than foreign policy, according to reports.
The remark came during a broader meeting in which Fetterman reaffirmed his strong support for Israel, describing the country as 'a miracle' and saying it had been 'the supreme honor' of his Senate career to stand with Israel. He also criticized members of his own party.
The exchange follows a series of confrontations between Fetterman and Mamdani. Earlier this week, Fetterman called Mamdani a 'complete clown' after Mamdani threatened to arrest Netanyahu if elected mayor. Mamdani, a progressive Democrat, has made the arrest threat a central part of his campaign, drawing widespread criticism from pro-Israel figures.
Fetterman's latest comments reinforce his position as a leading pro-Israel voice in the Democratic Party, a stance he has consistently maintained since the October 7 attacks. The meeting with Netanyahu, during which Fetterman described himself as 'the conscience of the Democratic Party' on Israel, underscores the ongoing rift between the party's establishment and its progressive wing over the Jewish state.
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