Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman recently expressed his frustration with a report in The New York Magazine that discussed his alleged erratic behavior and health struggles, strongly denying the claims. In an interview with CNN on May 6, Fetterman vowed not to quit his work, responding to allegations that he had become difficult to work with following a stroke in May 2022.
The article, titled ‘The Hidden Struggle of John Fetterman’, cited current and former staff members who described Fetterman as paranoid and claimed he had become “almost impossible to work for” since his stroke. However, the senator quickly dismissed these accusations, calling the article a “one-source hit piece” fueled by “maybe two or three anonymous disgruntled staffers saying just false things.”
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Fetterman, 55, acknowledged his ongoing health challenges, including his recovery from the stroke and his treatment for clinical depression. He previously revealed that he sought treatment at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.
In a 2024 statement, Fetterman expressed his desire to be open about his mental health struggles, saying, “I wanted to be fully honest and to let everybody if they’re being honest about themselves, if they’re living in a blue county or a red county, either it’s themselves, or they know somebody or love somebody that struggles from this kind of an issue.”
Despite his transparency, Fetterman strongly denied that he had hidden any other mental health issues. He refuted the accusations in the article, telling CNN, “My doctors have confirmed that that is not the case. I’ve been very front and center about my … depression, absolutely none of these other things, and it’s like so someone that was trying to accumulate my medical records and leak those things that’s part of this weird grudge for this hit piece.”
Fetterman also discussed the invasive nature of the article, which delved into his personal medical history. “It’s incredibly invasive. And why are people talking about anyone’s personal medical things? It’s that, you know, I think most people would agree that’s really, really invasive.”
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The senator also criticized his former chief of staff, Adam Jentleson, who had spoken to The New York Magazine about Fetterman’s health. Fetterman remarked, “If you’re concerned about someone, you could say, hey, let’s sit down. Can we talk? It’s not … like going to the media.”
As for his political future, Fetterman was firm about his commitment to his role. When asked whether he planned to serve out his full term, he replied, “Of course.” However, when questioned about any plans beyond his current term, he responded, “Who knows what’s going to happen in ’28.” Fetterman’s defense highlights his resolve to continue serving the people of Pennsylvania despite ongoing public scrutiny surrounding his health.
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