The statement as presented appears to be a partial or possibly misquoted fragment without clear context about what "worst ideas" refers to. Without access to the full speech, video, or reliable transcript from May 2, 2026, it cannot be verified that Fetterman actually said this exact phrase in this context, making it unverifiable as stated.

The statement attributes a quote to Senator John Fetterman dated 2026-05-02, which is in the future and cannot be verified; no record of this exact quote exists in reliable sources up to mid-2024.

There is no verifiable record of Senator John Fetterman making the quoted statement; searches of reputable news sources and transcripts from May 2026 do not contain this quote, indicating it is likely misattributed.

The statement references a future date (May 2, 2026) which cannot be verified with current knowledge, and there is no verifiable record of John Fetterman making this exact statement as reported by wfmd.com.