Politics and finding a middle ground are like oil and water—especially when Donald Trump is involved. Somehow, despite all the drama, he’s made his way back to the Oval Office for round two. Anyone with a sense of reason knows this isn’t your average situation, and we’d expect nothing less from someone like Senator John Fetterman. But, just when we thought we had him pegged, he went ahead and threw us for a loop this week with a surprisingly friendly stance toward Trump.
During his guest appearance on The View on January 27, Fetterman described the former president with words like “cordial” and “kind.” Yes, you read that right—“cordial” and “kind.” This came after Fetterman had a secret sit-down with Trump at Mar-a-Lago before the inauguration. Given that Trump is a Republican and Fetterman is a Democrat, it was like watching a cat and a dog share a meal. Talk about an unexpected political rendezvous.
Fetterman played it down, saying their chat was a “positive experience” and that they only talked for “over an hour.” He even went so far as to give Trump a thumbs-up for sticking to his campaign promises, claiming that Trump has been “essentially doing what he actually campaigned on.” A little too generous? Maybe, but Fetterman’s got his own reasons.
What really raised eyebrows was when Fetterman seemed to suggest he was all about supporting Trump, saying, “I’m in the business of finding wins for Pennsylvania and for the nation and engaging the president.” You could practically hear the collective gasp from both Trump supporters and critics. People started wondering if Fetterman had been struck by a wave of political enlightenment or if he was angling for something else entirely.
This led to some serious curiosity about Fetterman’s financial situation. Is there a hidden agenda behind his sudden Trump cheerleading? Is he hoping for a political payoff or a little something extra in his bank account? Well, let’s take a look at what’s in Fetterman’s wallet.
How much is John Fetterman’s net worth?
As of January 2025, Fetterman’s net worth sits at a cool $1.61 million, according to Quiver Quantitative. Most of that comes from bank deposits and government securities, with the rest spread across corporate securities and mutual funds. Quite the jump from his pre-senate days, when he was worth about $800,000, based on Celebrity Net Worth. Back then, his assets were only $450,000—so, not exactly chump change, but not exactly McConnell-level wealth either.
Speaking of which, Fetterman’s net worth is a mere blip compared to some of his peers. For instance, Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Kentucky) has a whopping $48 million, and Sen. Rick Scott (R-Florida) leads the pack with a staggering $327 million. Fetterman’s $1.61 million doesn’t even come close to those numbers, but hey, it’s still a nice chunk of change, right?
Will Fetterman’s newfound bromance with Trump translate into some sweet political or financial gain? Time will tell. Senators have to disclose their finances every year, and we’ll get the full scoop when Fetterman files his next disclosure by May 15. Until then, we’ll just have to keep speculating on what’s really behind this unexpected show of bipartisan buddy-buddy behavior.