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Concerns Over Sen. John Fetterman’s Health Intensify After Staff Allegations and New Report

A New York Magazine exposé reveals claims of erratic behavior, staff departures, and questions about Fetterman’s fitness for office, which he denies as baseless attacks.

Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) departs the US Capitol on March 25, 2025 in Washington, DC. Republicans are meeting as the Trump administration faces blowback after defense plans that were posted in a group chat including top cabinet officials on the Signal app were accidentally shared with Jeffrey Goldberg, the editor-in-chief of The Atlantic magazine.
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Overview

  • Former staffers, including ex-chief of staff Adam Jentleson, have raised alarms about Sen. John Fetterman’s mental health, citing erratic behavior and failure to follow medical advice.
  • A May 2024 letter from Jentleson to Fetterman’s doctor detailed concerns about reckless driving, conspiratorial thinking, and missed medical checkups.
  • Fetterman’s June 2024 car crash, which injured his wife, and contentious comments about the Gaza conflict have further fueled scrutiny of his judgment and leadership.
  • Fetterman attributes the allegations to disgruntled staffers and insists he is healthy, while his wife, Gisele, has publicly defended him and criticized Jentleson’s claims.
  • The revelations have sparked debate over Fetterman’s capacity to serve, with some calling for his resignation and others defending his record and recovery progress.