Fetterman slams MTG's characterization of humanitarian situation in Gaza: 'Not a genocide'

Pennsylvania Democratic Sen. John Fetterman on Wednesday pushed back on Georgia firebrand Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's characterization of the humanitarian situation in Gaza, stating that it was not a "genocide" as Greene claimed.

Greene made waves earlier this week after she called the humanitarian crisis a “genocide” in a social media post. She also recently upped her attacks on Israel for its role in the crisis, claiming on Sunday that the situation in Gaza is "horrific."

Fetterman told a reporter that the situation in Gaza is not a "genocide," after the reporter referenced Greene's recent rhetoric, and appeared to criticize the journalist for asking for his take on her description.

“I [honestly] don’t care what crazy pants thinks,” Fetterman said. “And why is that news and her views on that right now ... It’s not a genocide, you know, that’s just not the case. She’s entitled to her opinion, but I’m entitled to not really care what her views on that is." 

Fetterman is known for breaking with his party on topics like Israel, Iran and Ukraine. He is considered one of the most vocal supporters of Israel in Congress amid its conflicts with both Hamas and Iran, and has called for Israel to eliminate Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.

Misty Severi is a news reporter for Just The News. You can follow her on X for more coverage.