Top Democrat Switches Parties To Support Trump On One Huge Issue
Former President Donald Trump continues to gain traction in crucial swing states that often determine the outcome of presidential elections.
In a recent interview, lifelong Pennsylvania Democrat Steve Rosenberg announced he is leaving the Democratic Party and throwing his support behind Trump.
Rosenberg, citing concerns about his former party’s stance on Israel, stated that there is only “one candidate” Jewish voters should support.
“If you’re a Jew, if you’re pro-Israel, there’s only one candidate here,” he told Fox News host Dana Perino. “Actions speak louder than words. Kamala Harris has surrounded herself with some of the worst Jew haters that there are.”
He went on to call out several individuals within the current administration, including Maher Bitar, Philip Gordon, and Ilan Goldenberg, whom he accused of being “pro-Iran” rather than “pro-Israel.”
“For me, all the other issues—whether it be climate, abortion, or anything else—take a backseat,” Rosenberg said. “Right now, we are in the fight for our literal lives.”
He warned that many Jewish voters traditionally aligned with the Democratic Party might be reevaluating their stance in this election cycle.
“Some are afraid to say they’re going to support Donald Trump for whatever reasons,” he explained. “Others still refuse to vote Republican because of January 6th. But to me, that’s insanity, considering what’s happening in the country every day is ten times worse than January 6th.”
“If you’re Jewish and you’re not focused on your survival, I don’t know what else to tell you,” he added.
Meanwhile, Pennsylvania’s Democratic Senator John Fetterman recently expressed concerns about Trump’s deepening influence in the state following the attempt on his life.
Speaking with The Atlantic’s Jeffrey Goldberg at the 2024 Atlantic Festival, Fetterman noted Trump’s unique connection with Pennsylvania voters.
“Trump has built a special kind of hold over his party, and he has a significant presence in Pennsylvania,” Fetterman said. “I think that connection only deepened after the first assassination attempt.”
He further described the energy on the ground as a growing wave of support.
“There’s anger, there’s energy, and people are very committed,” Fetterman observed. “I joked that Trump’s signs are like the state flower—you see them everywhere.”
Although Vice President Kamala Harris holds a slight lead in Pennsylvania’s polls, Trump is rapidly closing the gap.
Fetterman, however, remains skeptical about the reliability of polling data, citing Hillary Clinton’s failed 2016 campaign.
“Back then, she had a seven-point lead, and everyone thought the race was over,” he recalled. “But that wasn’t consistent with the energy I saw on the ground. And, as we know, the outcome was very different.”
As the election approaches, Trump’s growing momentum in swing states like Pennsylvania could be a deciding factor in the race.