US EditionFetterman says mental illness being ‘weaponized’ against him
- Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman, elected in November 2022, has faced scrutiny over his attendance and mental health while serving in the Senate in 2024.
- Fetterman suffered a stroke months before his election and was treated for depression at Walter Reed medical center in early 2023, leading to questions about his capacity to serve.
- A New York magazine report by former staffers alleged Fetterman struggles with mental health, while he says missed votes were mostly procedural and chose family time over 'bed check' votes.
- Fetterman revealed that his doctor cautioned him years ago that once his depression treatment became known, it could be used against him politically, and he also acknowledged missing more than twenty votes in the Senate this year.
- Despite criticism and third-worst attendance, Fetterman insists he will serve his term until January 2029 and has not decided on reelection amid ongoing media scrutiny.
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Colorado Springs Gazette
Fetterman suggests people ‘weaponize’ his mental health struggles over politics
Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) claims his opponents are attempting to “weaponize” his mental health struggles as he faces increased scrutiny over his ability to serve in the Senate. The Pennsylvania Democrat was elected to his seat in November 2022, months…
Sen. John Fetterman says media attacks about his mental health are like ‘the Belichick girlfriend story of politics’
Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) sniped at news outlets in a New York Times interview published Saturday for having repeatedly "weaponized" the fact that he was treated for depression after taking office.
Fetterman suggests people ‘weaponize’ his mental health struggles over politics - Washington Examiner
Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) claims his opponents are attempting to “weaponize” his mental health struggles as he faces increased scrutiny over his ability to serve in the Senate. The Pennsylvania Democrat was elected to his seat in November 2022, months after suffering a stroke, and later was checked into Walter Reed National Military Medical Center for treatment for depression in early 2023. Fetterman has come under renewed scrutiny over his abi…
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