US Edition'VICIOUS, PERSONAL ATTACKS' | McCormick shows support for fellow Sen. John Fetterman
- On May 9, 2025, Republican Senator Dave McCormick of Pennsylvania defended fellow Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman against recent personal attacks on his health and character.
- These attacks followed critical reports describing alleged erratic behavior and mental health concerns after Fetterman’s 2022 stroke, which Fetterman called a "one-source hit piece" involving anonymous disgruntled staffers.
- Despite political differences, McCormick urged to stop the vicious attacks and highlighted both senators’ shared commitment to delivering results for Pennsylvania residents.
- McCormick described Fetterman as "authentic, decent, principled, and a fighter," condemning the attacks as "disgraceful smears" that do not reflect the Fetterman he knows.
- This bipartisan defense occurs as Fetterman prepares for his 2028 Senate reelection amid ongoing public scrutiny about his fitness and health following recent reports.
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GOP rallies around embattled Democratic Sen. John Fetterman
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Republican senators – not Democrats – are defending John Fetterman as his fitness for office is scrutinized
Sen. Dave McCormick and other Republicans have condemned press reports scrutinizing Democratic Sen. John Fetterman's fitness for office. Democrats have mostly kept silent.
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