Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) dismissed the idea of finding the next leader of the Democratic Party following the 2024 election, stating he is instead focused on the present work he faces as senator.

Following Vice President Kamala Harris’s loss to President-elect Donald Trump in the presidential election, some Democrats have been considered as possible candidates as the new face of the party, including Govs. Gavin Newsom (D-CA), Josh Shapiro (D-PA), and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. When Fetterman was asked his thoughts on the matter, however, the Pennsylvania senator contended his thoughts are on other topics.