BREAKING NEWS: John Fetterman seen in hospital for the first time during treatment for depression
The public has seen Senator John Fetterman for the first time since he hospitalized himself for depression in photos posted Monday by his chief of staff.
The Pennsylvania Democrat entered Walter Reed Medical Center 18 days ago on Feb. 16, causing him to be absent from crucial Senate votes, but his staff says they have been in regular contact with him on employment matters.
“Productive morning with Senator Fetterman at Walter Reed discussing railroad safety legislation, Farm Bill and other Senate matters,” Chief of Staff Adam Jentleson wrote in a tweet along with photos of him and Fetterman reviewing documents.
“John is well on his way to recovery and wanted me to say how grateful he is for all the well wishes. He is focused on PA and will be back soon.”
Fetterman signed into law the bipartisan railway safety legislation introduced after the train derailment in eastern Palestine while he was hospitalized. As a member of the Agriculture Committee, Fetterman has a hand in drafting the Agriculture Act that Congress votes on every five years.
The public has seen Senator John Fetterman for the first time since he checked himself into the hospital for depression in photos posted Monday by his chief of staff
The Pennsylvania Democrat went to Walter Reed Medical Center on Feb. 16, leaving him absent from crucial Senate votes, but his staff says they’ve been in regular contact with him about employment matters
“Productive morning with Senator Fetterman at Walter Reed discussing railroad safety legislation, Farm Bill and other Senate matters,” Chief of Staff Adam Jentleson wrote in a tweet along with photos of him and the Senator
Fetterman, 53, sought inpatient treatment for “severe” depression after being hospitalized for dizziness after the State of the Union speech and suffering a stroke on the campaign trail in May.