The vast majority of Democrats disgraced themselves during President Trump’s State of the Union address on Tuesday night.
During the speech, most Democrats refused to stand when President Trump honored Iryna Zarutska’s family, Erika Kirk, and multiple veterans.
Sen. Fetterman was one of just a few Democrats who actually showed some respect by standing and clapping.
And now, he’s calling out other members of his party for refusing to do so.
Watch this:
🚨 BREAKING: Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) says he was one of the Democrats to stand up for Iryna Zarutska and Erika Kirk at Trump's State of the Union
— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) February 25, 2026
"Even Erika Kirk. Can't we just be more kind to a WIDOW? How can't we acknowledge that?" 💯
"I clapped for the family that lost… pic.twitter.com/VMCMIBY8VC
BREAKING: Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) says he was one of the Democrats to stand up for Iryna Zarutska and Erika Kirk at Trump’s State of the Union
“Even Erika Kirk. Can’t we just be more kind to a WIDOW? How can’t we acknowledge that?” 💯
“I clapped for the family that lost the Ukrainian girl…the Venezuelan political prisoner…the veterans.”
“I’ll always clap for things I agree with, like striking the Iranian sites.”
“And if I don’t agree, I certainly won’t yell, scream and disrupt the whole thing.”
Folks, this is called acting like a normal American.
It shouldn’t be controversial to honor veterans who fight for our nation or people who lost innocent loved ones.
That’s just basic human decency.
Yet, once again, Sen. Fetterman is the only Democrat acting like a normal person here:
— Liz Wriston (@facetioussoup) February 25, 2026
Not every Democrat was even present at the State of the Union, by the way.
Many of them ‘protested’ by holding alternative events.
As expected, these counter-events were incredibly cringe. One even featured some dancing frogs…
Full scoop on that here:
Absolute Clown Show: Democrat Bring Out Dancing Frogs During Their Counter State Of The Union Event
Sen. Fetterman wasn't pleased by that, either!
Watch his response to the "dancing frogs" here:
John Fetterman calls out his own party for humiliating themselves by yelling through Trump’s State of the Union speech and holding cringe protest events:
— Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) February 25, 2026
“I don’t believe as a Democrat that dancing frogs really move the ball for us”🤣
pic.twitter.com/yUMARYRyMu
It's notable that Sen. Fetterman, who normally wears casual hoodies, showed up to the State of the Union in a suit.
🚨 NOW: Sen. JOHN FETTERMAN (D-PA) spotted in a SUIT at President Trump's State of the Union
— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) February 25, 2026
Fetterman is one of the Democrats who demanded his colleagues not protest President Trump's SOTU pic.twitter.com/E96DovV69f
He was also the only Democrat who greeted President Trump and shook his hand.
See here:
John Fetterman is the ONLY Democrat who actually stepped up and shook hands with President Trump. Let that sink in. pic.twitter.com/19aFMyEbwe
— Ryan Fournier (@RyanAFournier) February 25, 2026
The Hill reported:
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.”
Maybe it's time for Fetterman to finally switch parties?
Here's what folks are saying online:
Sir, you are the only good and decent Democrat in this country! Thank you for standing with the people! 🇺🇸🙏🏻
— Randi Sommers (@RandiSommers) February 25, 2026
Senator Fetterman has earned my respect.
— The Liquortarian (@Quibblicious) February 25, 2026
He’s a class act.
John Fetterman, the only Democrat in the chamber who still has his soul.
— Michelle (@Liberty_Chelle) February 25, 2026
Your thoughts?
