Bernie Sanders Fires Back At ‘Frustrated’ Sen John Fetterman Over Platner Implosion

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Bernie Sanders Fires Back At ‘Frustrated’ Sen John Fetterman Over Platner Implosion

1 sourceUpdated Aug 2, 2026

Independent Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders dismissed criticism from Democratic Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman on Sunday, telling “Meet the Press” host Kristen Welker the first-term senator was “out of touch” with Democrats.

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