Sen. John Fetterman Dismisses 'Hit Piece' on Mental Health, Vows to Serve Full Term Amid Outburst Reports

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Updated May 9, 2025, 11:37 AM

Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania has dismissed a recent New York Magazine report questioning his mental health as a 'hit piece.' The article, which cited concerns from his former chief of staff Adam Jentleson and other anonymous sources, suggested that Fetterman was not adhering to his recovery plan following a stroke in 2022 and subsequent treatment for depression at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in 2023. Fetterman, who has been diagnosed with cardiomyopathy and auditory processing disorder, a complication from the stroke, has openly discussed his battle with depression and encouraged others to seek help. Fetterman's office responded to the report by affirming that the senator is well and intends to serve out his term, which ends in January 2029. When asked about his plans for reelection in 2028, Fetterman was non-committal, stating that it was too early to discuss. In November, he told podcast host Joe Rogan that he had recovered and fended off thoughts of harming himself. Recent reports also detailed an incident where Fetterman allegedly had an outburst during a meeting with representatives from a teachers union. According to sources, he began repeating himself, shouting questions about why people were upset with him, and slamming his hands on a desk. This behavior has raised further questions about his fitness for office. Jentleson's 2024 letter to Dr. David Williamson warned that Fetterman was not seeing his doctors, had pushed out the people who were supposed to help him stay on his recovery plan, and might not be taking his prescribed medications. Jentleson also mentioned Fetterman's reckless driving and paranoia, which have isolated him from colleagues. Fetterman has been criticized by some Democrats for his willingness to work with President Donald Trump, despite growing concerns within the party about Trump's actions. His support for Israel has also led to criticism from progressive factions within his party. Known for his casual dress of hoodies and gym shorts, Fetterman endorsed Bernie Sanders in 2016 and was a top surrogate for Joe Biden's 2020 presidential campaign. During the meeting with the teachers union, Fetterman defended public education and opposed attempts to turn Pennsylvania's public schools into a voucher program, as stated by the Pennsylvania State Education Association (PSEA).

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NEW: Sen. John Fetterman has unnerved aides with his performance in office, with both current and former staff telling @stephen_neukam that the Pennsylvania Democrat seems uninterested in the day-to-day duties of a senator. https://t.co/7oEjGzl5bX

Rob Bluey

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Pennsylvania’s REPUBLICAN senator comes to the defense of his DEMOCRAT colleague. Something you don’t see often in these days of partisan division. https://t.co/XFUrsL1tMI