Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) has been in the news lately for his physical and mental health. The Senator has been reported to be struggling with his health, but the truth has been kept under wraps by the Democrats until recently.
The Unveiling of the Truth
The truth about Fetterman’s condition has only been revealed through leaks to the media, and only after events have proved the lies. Fetterman is said to be “brain dead” and unable to take care of himself, much less perform his job as a senator.
Democrats’ Plan to Avoid a Special Election
Democrats have been determined to silence the truth about Fetterman’s condition until after August 28th to avoid a special election, which they understand they would almost certainly lose.
Governor Shapiro’s Statement
However, Pennsylvania Democrat Governor Josh Shapiro says he will dismiss any calls for Senator John Fetterman to step down after he checked himself into Walter Reed National Military Center to receive treatment for clinical depression. Shapiro says that Fetterman will get the help he needs and do a great job for the people of Pennsylvania.
The Circulation of Lies
The lies about Fetterman’s health have been circulating since last year. Fetterman has a bad heart, which wasn’t disclosed until his debilitating stroke last May. The stroke was much worse than his campaign had let on. Fetterman has also battled depression all his life, but that wasn’t disclosed until ten days ago when he was hospitalized for clinical depression.
Fetterman was sworn in as Senator on January 3rd and kept a low profile until his office reported he had checked himself into George Washington University Hospital on February 8th after feeling “lightheaded.” His spokesman released statements that all tests on Fetterman came back negative and he was released after two days. However, what the spokesman did not disclose was that Fetterman was diagnosed with depression and was advised to see the Capitol physician, which he did the following Monday. The doctor recommended Fetterman check himself into the hospital for clinical depression.
Fetterman’s Struggle with Depression
Fetterman’s symptoms for depression included weight loss and loss of appetite. He was not suicidal, but his lack of eating and drinking water contributed to his lightheadedness. Fetterman was hospitalized earlier this month in Washington, DC, after feeling lightheaded.
Why Hospitalization is Necessary
One reason to treat depression in the hospital is that care can happen faster. Doctors can try different approaches and pivot if something isn’t working. Another reason is it’s safe. People with depression sometimes have trouble with activities of daily living, and the hospital can support them in their activities of daily living.
The New York Times Report
The New York Times reported that Fetterman’s adjustment to serving in the Senate has been made vastly more difficult by the strains of his recovery, which left him with a physical impairment and serious mental health challenges. Fetterman’s staff has realized that he needs a better plan to take care of himself, both physically and emotionally.
Living Alone in Washington
Fetterman is on his own in D.C. His family did not move to Washington with him, opting to remain in their hometown Braddock. This meant that Fetterman, still recuperating from a debilitating stroke while starting a new high-pressure job, had no one to look after him.