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Fetterman Denies Mental Health Allegations After Staff Concerns Surface

The Pennsylvania senator dismisses claims of erratic behavior and medical neglect as a partisan attack following a revealing New York Magazine report.

Senator John Fetterman attends the AI Insight Forum in Washington, D.C. on September 13, 2023.
Pennsylvania Democratic Sen. John Fetterman in the Senate Subway, Washington, DC, March 14, 2025.
Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., at the Capitol on March 14, 2025.
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Overview

  • A New York Magazine exposé detailed concerns from former staffers, including claims that Senator John Fetterman exhibited erratic behavior and failed to follow medical advice after his 2022 stroke.
  • Adam Jentleson, Fetterman’s former chief of staff, reportedly wrote to Fetterman’s doctor warning that the senator’s mental health issues could endanger his life if left unchecked.
  • The report also included allegations that Fetterman stopped attending regular medical check-ups and may not be taking prescribed medications, which he has denied.
  • Fetterman has publicly rejected the allegations, calling the report a 'hit piece' reliant on anonymous sources and personal bias from the author.
  • The revelations have caused fractures among Fetterman’s liberal supporters, with some calling for his resignation while others defend his record and recovery journey.