This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. ©2024 FOX News Network, LLC. All rights reserved. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Market data provided by <a href="https://www.factset.com/" data-omtr-intcmp="topnav_more_factset">Factset</a>. Powered and implemented by <a href="https://www.factset.com/solutions/business-needs/digital-solutions" data-omtr-intcmp="topnav_more_factset_digital_solutions">FactSet Digital Solutions</a>. <a href="https://www.factset.com/privacy" data-omtr-intcmp="topnav_more_factset_privacy">Legal Statement</a>. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by <a href="https://lipperalpha.refinitiv.com/" data-omtr-intcmp="topnav_more_refinitive_info">Refinitiv Lipper</a>. <br>Former Michigan GOP gubernatorial candidate Tudor Dixon joined 'Fox & Friends First' to discuss her reaction to Sen. John Fetterman's open-mindedness to Trump's Cabinet picks as the president-elect's administration continues to take shape.<br>Sen. <a href="https://www.foxnews.com/category/person/john-fetterman" target="_blank" rel="noopener">John Fetterman</a>, D-Pa., has suggested that it is his duty to meet with President-elect Donald Trump's nominees, noting that his decision about whether to vote to confirm the candidates will stem from an open mind and informed perspective.<br>"I believe that it’s appropriate and the responsibility of a U.S. Senator to have a conversation with President-elect Trump's nominees. That’s why I met with Elise Stefanik and Pete Hegseth, just wrapped with Tulsi Gabbard, and look forward to my meetings with others soon," Fetterman declared in a post on X.<br>"My votes will come from an open-mind and an informed opinion after having a conversation with them. That’s not controversial, it's my job," he continued.<br><a href="https://www.foxnews.com/media/fetterman-slams-legal-cases-trump-hunter-biden-first-truth-social-post-cases-both-bulls" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>FETTERMAN SLAMS LEGAL CASES AGAINST TRUMP, HUNTER BIDEN IN FIRST TRUTH SOCIAL POST: ‘CASES WERE BOTH BULLS---’</strong></a><br><span>Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., talks with West Point cadets in the senate subway on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024.</span> <span>(Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images)</span><br>Trump has tapped Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., to serve as U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, Hegseth to serve as secretary of defense, and former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard for the role of director of national intelligence.<br>While Fetterman has previously noted that he plans to support Stefanik, it is unclear whether he will ultimately back Hegseth and Gabbard for confirmation.<br>Fox News Digital reached out to request comment from the senator, but a spokesperson did not provide any additional insight into Fetterman's voting plans regarding Hegseth and Gabbard.<br><a href="https://www.foxnews.com/politics/fetterman-still-enthusiastically-supportive-stefanik-us-ambassador-un-always-hard-yes" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>FETTERMAN STILL ENTHUSIASTICALLY SUPPORTIVE OF STEFANIK FOR US AMBASSADOR TO UN: ‘ALWAYS WAS A HARD YES’</strong></a><br><span>Sen. John Fetterman and Rep. Elise Stefanik</span> <span>(@EliseStefanik on X)</span><br>Fetterman has been unflinching in his staunch <a href="https://www.foxnews.com/category/world/world-regions/israel" target="_blank" rel="noopener">support for </a><a href="https://www.foxnews.com/category/world/world-regions/israel" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Israel </a>in the wake of the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas terror attack against the U.S. ally.<br>"Always was a hard YES for @EliseStefanik but it was a pleasure to have a conversation. I support defunding UNRWA for its documented Hamas infiltration and fully look forward to her holding the @UN accountable for its endemic antisemitism and blatant anti-Israel views," Fetterman declared in a post earlier this month.<br>He has also pledged to support Sen. <a href="https://www.foxnews.com/category/person/marco-rubio" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Marco Rubio's</a> confirmation to serve as secretary of state.<br><a href="https://www.foxnews.com/politics/fetterman-hails-rubio-strong-choice-secretary-state-says-he-vote-confirm-him" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>FETTERMAN HAILS RUBIO AS ‘STRONG CHOICE' FOR SECRETARY OF STATE, SAYS HE WILL VOTE TO CONFIRM HIM</strong></a><br><span>Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., and U.S. secretary of state nominee for U.S. President-elect Donald Trump is seen here at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024.</span> <span>(Al Drago/Bloomberg via Getty Images)</span><br><a href="https://www.foxnews.com/apps-products" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong><u>CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP</u></strong></a> <br>"Unsurprisingly, the other team’s pick will have political differences than my own," Fetterman noted in a post on X last month. "That being said, my colleague @SenMarcoRubio is a strong choice and I look forward to voting for his confirmation."<br>Alex Nitzberg is a writer for Fox News Digital.<br>Get the latest updates from the 2024 campaign trail, exclusive interviews and more Fox News politics content.<br>By entering your email and clicking the Subscribe button, you agree to the Fox News <a href="https://www.foxnews.com/privacy-policy">Privacy Policy</a> and <a href="https://www.foxnews.com/terms-of-use">Terms of Use</a>, and agree to receive content and promotional communications from Fox News. You understand that you can opt-out at any time.<br>Subscribed<br> You've successfully subscribed to this newsletter! <br> This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. ©2024 FOX News Network, LLC. All rights reserved. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Market data provided by <a href="https://www.factset.com/" data-omtr-intcmp="footer_factset">Factset</a>. 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