Fetterman Blames Media for Pressure to Fulfill Senate Duties
Senator John Fetterman attributes his increased Senate attendance not to renewed dedication, but to media coverage he views as weaponizing his mental health struggles and absences. He feels his attendance is now performative, necessitated by the media narrative questioning his fitness for office. Fetterman cites missing mostly procedural votes to prioritize his family, while expressing regret over his openness about his mental health challenges. He draws parallels to media scrutiny of other public figures, highlighting the relentless nature of the narrative.
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