Fetterman dismisses concerns about his mental health after New York magazine story

[Polybius]

Source: MSNBC

After an explosive New York magazine article documenting concerns about his mental health from former and current staffers, Sen. John Fetterman on Tuesday rebuffed the reporting and denied there are concerns about his health.

“It’s a one-source story, with a couple anonymous sources, hit piece from a very left publication,” Fetterman told NBC News. The Pennsylvania Democrat, who has cultivated an eccentric obstinance on the Hill, added, “There’s really nothing more to say about it.”

The article, published Friday, includes quotes and details from his former chief of staff, Adam Jentleson, as well as other former and current staffers who were granted anonymity. They voiced concerns about Fetterman’s behavior and wondered whether the senator, who has publicly struggled with depression, was taking his medication.

Fetterman sought inpatient treatment for clinical depression in early 2023, after his mental health issues intensified following a stroke on the campaign trail the year before. He told NBC News in late 2023 that he had feared seeking treatment would be the end of his political career, but since being discharged, he was “living his best life.”

Read more: https://www.msnbc.com/top-stories/latest/john-fetterman-mental-health-staffers-depression-new-york-magazine-rcna205311

[fujiyamasan]

1. That article did not paint a flattering picture

[Skittles]

8. neither did the video of him arguing with a flight crew

WTF, only arrogant assholes do that kind of stuff

[fujiyamasan]

15. I had not seen the video until you mentioned it

He sounded really confused and he didn’t seem to be all there mentally. Though some of the audio was unintelligible. Flight attendants deal with enough jerks as it is. He comes off entitled.

[Skittles]

16. I do think the stroke and medications are affecting him

perhaps another break is needed

[fujiyamasan]

18. That's my guess too

I hope he gets the necessary help.

[Paladin]

3. Fetterman shed his genuine Democratic credentials some time ago.

He's a liability rather than any sort of help at this point. The sooner he's out of office, the better.

[SheilaAnn]

9. Totally agree, I think he's a contrarian...n/t

[Fiendish Thingy]

4. He will be a one term senator

I hope Shapiro primaries him.

[Sneederbunk]

5. Shumer will not allow it.

[Fiendish Thingy]

6. Allow what?

Schumer has no say in who runs for a PA senate seat.

[Sneederbunk]

17. I refer you to Sherrod Brown/Paul Hackett.

[SheltieLover]

7. Hit piece from very left publication...

Says it all.

He needs to be primaried, imo.

[dchill]

10. He seems Trumpy.

[ananda]

11. As if he could even be a judge of his own mental health.

Right.

[angrychair]

14. Exactly

His assurance and the way he delivered it gave me very little consolation.

[damifino10]

12. Crazy is....

The only person that I have known to be absolutely crazy never once admitted that she is crazy.
Fetterman is considered a "sexual intellectual." In my eyes. A fucking know it all.
Time to go away. (Was a fan until he crashed)

[damifino10]

13. Crazy is....

The only person that I have known to be absolutely crazy never once admitted that she is crazy.
Fetterman is considered a "sexual intellectual." In my eyes. A fucking know it all.
Time to go away. (Was a fan until he crashed)