Gaza-Born DSA Member Launches Primary Challenge Against Sen. John Fetterman

A Gaza-born member of the Democratic Socialists of America has launched a primary challenge against Sen. John Fetterman, with the Pennsylvania Democrat now facing an electoral contest against a legislator who ranks among the upper chamber’s most outspoken defenders of Israel.

Ahmed Moor, a 42-year-old Palestinian-American writer and businessman, announced his campaign in a post on X.

I’m running to end the war in Iran and to promote the dignity agenda: free healthcare, free childcare, and affordable housing, Moor wrote, outlining a platform that also calls for accountability for genocide, for ICE and for corruption, alongside the protection of civil liberties.

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The entry of Moor into the race coincides with a broader trend of Democratic Socialists of America affiliates running for public office amid mounting progressive discontent regarding centrist Democrats. Fetterman has incurred criticism from the progressive faction of his party due to his unwavering backing of Israel throughout its conflict with Hamas, combined with his readiness to coordinate with President Donald Trump on specific legislative matters.

According to The Philadelphia Inquirer, Moor relocated to Pennsylvania during his childhood years, obtained academic degrees from both the University of Pennsylvania and Harvard University, and spent time working in the financial sector prior to transitioning into journalism. Prior to initiating his electoral campaign, he resided in Jordan before moving back to Philadelphia alongside his spouse to raise their children.

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On his campaign website, Moor sharply criticized U.S. foreign aid to Israel.

A few years ago my birthplace was turned to rubble in a genocide funded by our tax dollars, with the support of politicians on both sides of the aisle who can’t find money for transit or removing asbestos from our schools, the website states.

It’s clear the United States funds wars based on corruption and lies and has turned its back on its own people. We must make sure this never happens again.

Gaza-Born DSA Member Launches Primary Challenge Against Sen. John Fetterman

Meanwhile, President Donald Trump said he would welcome Democratic Sen. John Fetterman into the Republican Party, praising the Pennsylvania lawmaker’s judgment and common sense. Fetterman has not yet announced whether he will seek re-election. Fox News Digital reached out to his office for comment.