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Fetterman Replaces Chief of Staff After Continued Departures

The departure follows a series of staff exits that have raised doubts about his leadership capacity.

Sen. John Fetterman speaks during a hearing in Washington, DC, on May 8.
Sen. John Fetterman on June 2 in Boston. Photo by Scott Eisen/Getty Images
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Overview

  • Krysta Sinclair Juris will step down after more than two years as chief of staff, with deputy Cabelle St. John promoted to the role.
  • The change marks the third significant departure in the senator’s office over recent months, following exits by aides Madeleine Marr, Caroline Shaffer and former chief Adam Jentleson.
  • Anonymous former staffers have described Fetterman as disengaged, saying he rarely reads memos or holds regular meetings.
  • Fetterman has rejected reports questioning his fitness for office as a hit piece and maintained he is adhering to his medical treatment plan for clinical depression.
  • Despite criticism from the Philadelphia Inquirer’s editorial board over missed votes and skipped hearings, the senator says he will serve out his term and plans no immediate decision on a 2028 reelection bid.