Fetterman's team has said he senator had "no idea" who he was taking a photo with when he posed alongside a Janaury 6 rioter.

John Fetterman's office says the Pennsylvania Democrat took photos with "dozens" of people Monday. The defendant, Adam Johnson, refers to himself as "The Lectern Guy" on social media.

Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman wears shorts and hoodie to Trump inauguration despite frigid weather - The Pennsylvania Senator sat in the front row in the Capitol Rotunda

As temperatures hovered around 20 degrees in the nation's capital, Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) made headlines by attending President Donald Trump’s inauguration in his signature attire: shorts and a hoodie.

Fetterman has broken with his party on some policy matters and warmed to President-elect Donald Trump, a man he bashed on the 2024 campaign trail as a “felon” who is “obsessed with revenge.” Fetterman later became the first Senate Democrat to meet with Trump since the election.

Senator John Fetterman wore shorts and sneakers while sitting in the front row at Donald Trump's swearing-in ceremony on Inauguration Day 2025.

Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman opted for a casual look at Trump’s Inauguration, arriving to the U.S. Capitol Jan. 20 in shorts and a sweatshirt.

On January 20, Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman turned heads at the inauguration of Donald Trump through his fashion statement. Despite temperatures below 30°F, Fetterman was seen arriving at the U.S. Capitol in his signature casual attire: shorts, sneakers, and a black hoodie.

Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman will become the chamber's first Democrat to meet with President-elect Donald Trump since the election, and plans to travel to Trump’s private resort in Florida.

"I've been clear that no one is my gatekeeper. I will meet with and have a conversation with anyone if it helps me deliver for Pennsylvania and the nation," Fetterman said.

Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman opted for a casual look at Trump’s Inauguration, arriving to the U.S. Capitol Jan. 20 in shorts and a sweatshirt.