Fetterman Warns of ‘Small Communist Takeover’ of Democratic Party
Fetterman Warns of ‘Small Communist Takeover’ of Democratic Party
Sen. John Fetterman is raising concerns about what he described as a growing far-left influence within the Democratic Party, citing a Maine Senate race as a clear example.
Speaking on Fox News, Fetterman warned that Democrats are facing what he called a “small communist takeover” in Maine, where candidate Graham Platner — who has openly identified as a communist — is positioned to become the party’s nominee for U.S. Senate.
Fetterman was direct in describing the shift, arguing that activist groups and ideological factions are pulling the party away from its traditional focus.
“Now there is kind of a small Communist takeover in Maine,” Fetterman said, referencing Platner’s candidacy and broader grassroots activity.
He also pointed to what he described as a convergence of activist movements — including anti-ICE efforts and pro-Palestinian protests — alongside what he called a resurgence of socialism within parts of the party.
Fetterman, who has consistently positioned himself as a pro-labor Democrat, suggested that this shift risks sidelining core working-class priorities. He emphasized that while he supports unions and traditional Democratic policies, he sees some of the current activism as driven by what he called the party’s “worst impulses.”
Platner’s candidacy has already drawn national attention, not only because of his political views but also due to controversy surrounding a tattoo that critics say resembles a Nazi symbol. Platner has addressed the issue by attributing it to his military service and has said he does not support extremist ideology.
Republicans have seized on both the ideology and the controversy.
Sen. John Kennedy mocked Platner during a Fox News appearance, calling him part of the Democratic Party’s “loon wing” and using the race to argue that the party is increasingly dominated by far-left figures.
Kennedy also pointed to broader policy debates — including immigration enforcement and policing — as evidence of what he views as a disconnect between Democratic leadership and mainstream voters.
The Maine race could become a high-profile test of that argument. If Platner secures the nomination, he is expected to face incumbent Sen. Susan Collins, a Republican who has built a reputation as a centrist and has repeatedly won in a politically mixed state.
That contrast — between a self-described communist candidate and a long-serving moderate Republican — is likely to draw national attention and heavy spending from both parties.
The race also comes at a time when both parties are sharpening their messaging ahead of upcoming elections, with Republicans increasingly highlighting progressive candidates as representative of the Democratic Party’s direction.
Fetterman’s remarks stand out in that context, coming from within the Democratic Party itself. His warning underscores an ongoing internal divide between more traditional Democrats and a growing activist wing pushing for more sweeping ideological changes.
Whether Platner’s candidacy reflects a broader trend or remains an outlier will likely depend on how voters in Maine respond — and whether national Democrats embrace or distance themselves from candidates with similar views.
Either way, the race is shaping up as more than just a state contest. It is quickly becoming a proxy battle over the direction of one of the country’s two major political parties.
Lisa Kennedy recently married Fred in Hawaii: Who is the Fox News star’s new husband?
Lisa Kennedy recently married Fred in Hawaii: Who is the Fox News star’s new husband?
Fox News personality Lisa “Kennedy” Montgomery has entered a new chapter in her personal life after marrying Fred in a beautiful outdoor ceremony in Hawaii.
Kennedy shared photographs from the celebration at the Four Seasons Resort Lanai, giving followers a glimpse of the man she now calls her husband and the friends who joined them for the occasion.
“Married the love of my life at the Four Seasons Lanai in a Heidi Merrick dress drenched in sunshine and aloha,” Kennedy wrote. “I love you forever, Fred!!”
While Kennedy has been open about how much Fred means to her, she has kept many details about her new husband firmly outside the public spotlight.
Kennedy and Fred celebrate their marriage in Hawaii
The couple exchanged vows during an outdoor ceremony overlooking the Pacific Ocean.
Kennedy wore a sparkling white Heidi Merrick gown with a fitted silhouette, completing her bridal look with a veil and colorful tropical bouquet. Fred wore a light-blue suit with a white shirt, light-colored tie and brown shoes. The newlyweds also wore traditional Hawaiian leis.
Photographs showed Kennedy and Fred walking hand in hand as guests applauded, with the bride raising her bouquet in celebration. Another captured them cutting their multi-tiered wedding cake against a backdrop of palm trees, ocean views and the evening sky.
The wedding announcement became a major moment among Kennedy’s followers, receiving more than 154,000 likes and nearly 2,000 comments.
Several familiar Fox News personalities were also part of the celebration. Emily Compagno, Abby Hornacek and Alexis McAdams were among the recognizable guests photographed in Hawaii.
Emily later wrote that they had the “best time celebrating Kennedy and Fred’s marriage,” adding, “The Fox family showed up for our favorite girl.”
Who is Kennedy’s husband, Fred?
Despite the attention surrounding their wedding, Fred remains largely a private figure.
Based on what Kennedy has publicly shared, his surname, profession and detailed background have not been revealed. Even when announcing her marriage, Kennedy continued referring to her husband simply as Fred.
What she has shared, however, offers some insight into how unexpectedly their relationship entered her life.
Lisa Kennedy and her new husband Fred / Youtube
Kennedy discussed Fred publicly when announcing their engagement on The Five in December 2025. She revealed that he had proposed on December 10 and said the two had met recently and “unexpectedly.”
During the emotional on-air conversation, Kennedy described the impact their meeting had on her life.
“He is the most beautiful, wonderful human being,” she said. “And I had totally given up until those elevator doors opened and I met him out of the blue — he changed my life.”
Kennedy has not provided additional details about exactly where that first meeting occurred or the circumstances surrounding it.
Their relationship began before the public announcement
Although viewers did not learn about the engagement until December 2025, Kennedy revealed another detail suggesting Fred had quietly been part of her life for some time.
She told her The Five colleagues that she had secretly brought him to the Fox Christmas party the previous year.
“I snuck him in. Don’t tell security,” Kennedy joked during the conversation.
That revelation indicated the couple had already been seeing each other by at least December 2024, even though Kennedy had kept the relationship away from public attention.
Dana Perino was among those particularly moved by the engagement news.
Perino recalled learning about it while Kennedy was appearing on America’s Newsroom, telling her colleague that the announcement had made her cry.
“And Fred is such a wonderful guy,” Perino said before telling Kennedy, “I cried because I’m so happy for you.”
From a private romance to a Hawaiian wedding
Kennedy continued keeping Fred’s personal details private even as she became more open about their relationship.
That approach remained evident at their wedding. While she shared numerous photographs of their special day and publicly expressed her love for her new husband, she did not use the occasion to reveal his surname, career or other biographical information.
Instead, Kennedy kept the attention on their marriage and the happiness surrounding it.
The couple received congratulations from numerous familiar names, including Kat Timpf, Janice Dean, Sandra Smith, Griff Jenkins, Abby Hornacek and Meghan McCain.
For followers who had watched Kennedy announce her engagement months earlier, the Hawaiian ceremony provided the next chapter in a relationship that had largely developed outside the public eye.
What is publicly known about Fred remains limited, but Kennedy has made one thing unmistakably clear: she considers him the man who unexpectedly entered her life, changed it and ultimately became her husband.
From secretly attending a Fox Christmas party together to an emotional engagement announcement and finally exchanging vows beside the Pacific Ocean, Kennedy and Fred have now made their commitment official — while continuing to keep much of their story between themselves.
