Harlan R. Crow, a billionaire and Republican donor, contributed the maximum allowed amount of $7,000 to Senator John Fetterman's campaign, as reported in a filing with the Federal Election Commission on June 30. Crow is known for his Texas real estate business and has faced scrutiny for his financial dealings with Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas.
Fetterman, a Democrat from Pennsylvania, has been criticized for shifting his ideological stance since his election, attracting some Republican donors due to his pro-Israel policies. A recent poll indicated that a majority of Pennsylvania Democrats would prefer Fetterman to leave the party, while his approval rating is reportedly higher among Republicans than Democrats. Fetterman recently launched a bipartisan fundraising committee with Senator Dave McCormick, a Republican.
Crow's contribution comes as he is listed as the chair of the board of Crow Holdings, and he identified himself as a real estate developer associated with the Trammell Crow Company in the FEC filing. Fetterman has previously campaigned as a progressive and has faced backlash for voting with Republicans on various issues. His campaign did not respond to requests for comment regarding the donation.