Democratic Sen. John Fetterman defended the son of Republican Congresswoman Lauren Boebert from critics on social media following news of his arrest.
Fetterman called for restraint and compassion, highlighting the impact on children.
“This is a family in crisis and the recreational cruelty I see on social media needs to be out of bounds,” Fetterman wrote on X.
“I know the impact this has on children. I’m calling for restraint because cruelty has substantial collateral damage. We can’t ever forget that they didn’t sign up for this.”
Despite past conflicts with Boebert, Fetterman’s post received praise from both Democrats and Republicans.
“Amen to this,” Democratic political strategist Mo Elleithee wrote.
“I keep rethinking this guy,” Townhall senior columnist Kurt Schlichter said.
“I don’t see eye to eye with John Fetterman on policy very much but he proves that he’s a more decent human being than most politicians,” political commentator Ian Miles Cheong wrote on X.
“Another W for John Fetterman,” political commentator and attorney A.G. Hamilton wrote.
Tyler Jay Boebert is facing felony and misdemeanor charges related to vehicle trespass and theft, with his mother expressing love and support while acknowledging his need for accountability.
“I love my son Tyler, who has been through some very difficult, public challenges for a young man and the subject of attention that he didn’t ask for,” Rep. Boebert said.
“It breaks my heart to see my child struggling and, in this situation, especially when he has been provided multiple opportunities to get his life on track,” she stated. “I will never give up on him and I will continue to be there for him. As an adult and father, Tyler will take responsibility for his actions and should be held accountable for poor decisions just like any other citizen.”
