Fetterman yells at reporter over party loyalty question: ‘I’m not going to be a Republican!’

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Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) lost his temper Tuesday at a reporter who raised questions about his loyalty to the Democratic Party, a reaction that comes as the freshman senator has faced questions for months about the possibility of crossing the aisle for good.

As he was getting on an elevator, Fetterman was asked whether he would consider switching parties, a question that was met with strong emotion.

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