In a rare display of bipartisan unity, Senators Ted Cruz and John Fetterman appeared together on "Hannity" Tuesday to condemn the rising tide of antisemitism following the recent terrorist attack at Bondi Beach in Australia. Cruz praised Fetterman for his "extraordinary courage" in calling out antisemitism within his own party, noting the political cost the Pennsylvania Democrat has faced for his stance.
The discussion centered on the December 14 massacre in Sydney, where 15 people were killed during a Hanukkah celebration. Fetterman lamented that Jewish communities cannot celebrate a holiday without being targeted, while Cruz described the "horrific massacre" as a manifestation of a spreading evil. The attack, which left dozens hospitalized and killed a Holocaust survivor, was reportedly motivated by Islamic State ideology.
Both senators extended their condemnation to the broader threat of radical Islamic terrorism, noting reports that the father-son duo behind the shooting were affiliated with ISIS. Cruz emphasized that such groups remain "at war with us," while the senators also highlighted the heroism of Ahmed al Ahmed, a Muslim man who viral video showed disarming one of the gunmen.
The conversation shifted to foreign policy, where both men expressed strong support for President Donald Trump’s decision to bomb Iranian nuclear facilities. Cruz argued it was the most important foreign policy decision of Trump's second term, stating the commander-in-chief has an obligation to prevent the Ayatollah from acquiring nuclear weapons. Fetterman agreed, noting he was likely the only Democrat to fully support the military action.
Turning to domestic issues, Fetterman criticized the border policies of the previous administration as a "disaster." He called for more rigorous vetting of immigrants to ensure those entering the country share American values. Fetterman argued that the nation should prioritize individuals who wish to assimilate rather than those who might become a "destructive force" within the country.