Fetterman's Chief of Staff Quits Over Iran War Powers Vote

May 24, 2026

Senator John Fetterman's chief of staff quit after he was the only Democrat to vote against limiting Trump's war powers in Iran, raising fresh questions about who is influencing him.

  • Cabela St. John resigned as Fetterman's third chief of staff, citing his eighth vote against limiting Trump's Iran war powers.
  • Fetterman has shifted from progressive campaigner to strongly pro-Israel senator, isolating himself from other Democrats.
  • A private Orthodox Jewish fundraiser named Davi Safier, with no official role, reportedly sits in Fetterman's office daily and joins his calls with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu.
  • Netanyahu gifted Fetterman a silver-plated beeper referencing Israel's exploding-pager attack, which Fetterman said he loved.
  • Fetterman has told staff he sees himself as a possible 2028 Democratic vice presidential pick, shocking aides who say his party hates him.

Outlook: More staff departures and growing scrutiny of foreign influence on Fetterman are likely, but he shows no sign of changing course.

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