Fetterman on reported mental health concerns: ‘Hit piece’
- Senator John Fetterman of Pennsylvania called a recent New York Magazine report about his mental health a 'hit piece' on May 6, 2025.
- The report arose amid concerns from some former staffers who alleged erratic behavior and questioned Fetterman's fitness, though Fetterman rejected these claims as based on anonymous disgruntled sources.
- Fetterman, who suffered a stroke in May 2022 during his Senate campaign, stated he follows a strict medical protocol and has been open about his depression and recovery.
- Supporters including former Senator Kyrsten Sinema condemned the report as a 'despicable hit piece' and 'vendetta' against his medical journey, while journalist Salena Zito suggested internal staff conflicts fueled the controversy.
- Fetterman affirmed he will complete his term ending in January 2029 but has not committed to a 2028 re-election campaign amid ongoing political and staff tensions.
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John Fetterman waves off ‘hit piece’ questioning his mental fitness
Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) pushed back on a report questioning his mental fitness, calling it a “hit piece” and affirming that he will remain in Congress. The Pennsylvania Democrat suffered a stroke while running for his Senate seat in May…
Fetterman health concerns are response to him being 'not far-Left'
The Washington Examiner’s Salena Zito argued there may be ulterior motives behind the concerns for Sen. John Fetterman’s (D-PA) health, which she suggested are being fueled by his own staff. Fetterman has pushed back against a report claiming that his staff members do not recognize “the man they once knew,” calling the report a “hit piece” and that people are not “concerned” about him. Zito, a Pennsylvania-based reporter, assessed that Fetterman…
Fetterman dismisses New York Magazine claims of erratic behavior as a 'hit piece'
U.S. Sen. John Fetterman has dismissed allegations of erratic behavior detailed in a recent New York Magazine article, labeling it a "hit piece" and pledging to serve out his term in the Senate.
Fetterman fires back at leftist rag over hit piece quoting Hamas-loving ex-staffers · American Wire News
Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) is finding out exactly how things go when you offend the Democrat machine, but he’s not about to take it lying down. Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, the senator laid into a hit piece published in New York Magazine, in which anonymous ex-staffers referred to his behavior as “erratic.” It also sought to expose his relationship troubles with his wife, Gisele. “It’s a one source story with a couple of anonymous sources, …
Senator's Mental Health; Hepatitis A Outbreak; WHI Funding Officially Restored
(MedPage Today) -- Note that some links may require registration or subscription. Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) dismissed a recent report detailing concerns about his mental health, calling it a "hit piece." (The Hill) The NIH laid off several...
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