'Chaos,' 'unacceptable': Fetterman rips Democratic handling of border in bipartisan discussion

Pennsylvania Dem. Sen. John Fetterman railed against his own party on immigration during a bipartisan forum on Monday, calling the previous illegal entries "unacceptable."

Sen. John Fetterman talks with reporters after a Senate vote on Feb. 19, 2025. (Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images)

"We are going to disagree and vote on different things," Fetterman said. "But for me, it's about trying to find the things we can win together and deliver those kinds of wins for Pennsylvania and ultimately for America."

Fetterman bucked his own party at multiple points in the discussion with McCormick, including as it relates to his party's handling of antisemitism on college campuses and in the streets. 

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Sen. Dave McCormick (Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)

The Senate Project series brings together sitting senators from opposing parties for civil dialogue about current political issues, with the goal of identifying solutions and bridging partisan divides. The series reflects the shared mission of the Kennedy Institute and Hatch Foundation to advance bipartisanship.

"Vigorous and open dialogue is an essential part of our democracy and having these two senators from opposite sides of the aisle discuss important issues of the day is a valuable contribution to the public discourse," Kennedy Institute Chairman Bruce A. Percelay said in a statement.

Fox News Digital's Paul Steinhauser contributed to this report.

Andrew Mark Miller is a reporter at Fox News. Find him on Twitter @andymarkmiller and email tips to AndrewMark.Miller@Fox.com.

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