Progressives angered by Fetterman’s office email on Israel ceasefire letter.
Progressives Criticize Sen. Fetterman’s Office Response to Gaza Ceasefire Letter
Sen. John Fetterman’s (D-PA) office is facing criticism from progressives over its handling of a letter signed by 411 congressional staffers, urging their bosses to promote a ceasefire in Gaza. The office’s chief of staff, Adam Jentleson, sent an email reminding staff of the media relations policy, which prohibits public statements on social media or elsewhere. However, Jentleson clarified that staffers are allowed to anonymously sign letters or petitions that go against the senator’s views.
This policy is consistent with how most Capitol Hill offices operate, as lawmakers prefer to address disputes internally rather than have their positions publicly criticized. Jentleson emphasized the importance of serving Sen. Fetterman and the people of Pennsylvania, stating that finding a member who aligns 100% with one’s values is rare. He shared his own experience of working for bosses with differing views, highlighting the opportunity to shape their perspectives internally.
The email sparked outrage among some on the Hill, prompting the Congressional Progressive Staff Association to assert that no office can prohibit staffers from signing anonymous letters or surveys using personal time and resources. However, the Fetterman office memo did not explicitly forbid such actions. The office did not respond to requests for comment on the email.
Sen. Fetterman has been vocal in his support for Israel since the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas, opposing a ceasefire despite progressive House members’ widespread support for it. He stated that now is not the time to discuss a ceasefire and emphasized the need to support Israel in eliminating Hamas terrorists before considering a ceasefire.
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