Sen. John Fetterman has openly criticized media outlets for their persistent focus on his mental health treatment following his admission to Walter Reed for depression in early 2023. He likened the media fixation to a sensationalized sports story—one that keeps gaining traction without substantial basis. Fetterman expressed frustration over claims of erratic behavior and missed official duties, emphasizing the benign nature of leaked private discussions among officials. His remarks highlight the challenges politicians face in maintaining privacy regarding health issues in the public eye.
A series of articles have speculated that the Pennsylvania Democrat has declined to keep up with his mental recovery plan and exhibited erratic behavior.
Sen. John Fetterman said the fixation on his mental health has only arisen due to going public about his treatment for depression.
Fetterman criticized media outlets for weaponizing his mental health treatment, drawing a comparison to sensational news stories in sports.
Fetterman noted that the private Signal group chats among officials are mostly benign, stating, 'It's mostly just happy birthdays. Some days, it's just emojis.'
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