McCormick defends Trump, praises Fetterman amid shutdown | JQJO

Republican Sen. David McCormick used a rare interview to defend President Trump’s $230 million push to have the Justice Department cover his legal bills and the donor-funded demolition of the White House’s East Wing, while backing GOP leaders’ stance in the prolonged shutdown. He praised Democratic Sen. John Fetterman as a trusted partner who has repeatedly supported short-term funding, even as he rebuked Democrats’ subsidy demands—walking back his “terrorists” remark to “hostage takers.” McCormick signaled openness to discussing ACA subsidies amid warnings of steep premium hikes in Pennsylvania.