The Latest John Fetterman Bombshell, Explained
U.S. Senator John Fetterman’s former staffers have a lot to say about his public behavior and private comments, according to a new exposé from the Wall Street Journal. Some highlights: complaining that a funeral for police officers killed in the line of duty was over three hours long (he ultimately didn’t attend), cancelling a meeting with paralyzed veterans over an upset stomach (while still feeling well enough for a Fox News interview the same day), and much more. We discuss the Journal’s findings, responses from other Pennsylvania lawmakers, and why Fetterman’s memoir might actually be worth a (hate) read.
Notes and references from today’s show:
- Behind Closed Doors, John Fetterman Shows Little Interest in the Work of a Senator [Wall Street Journal]
- Exclusive: Fetterman blasts ‘disgruntled staffers’ and ‘smears’ after report details apathy toward his work [CNN]
- Sen. John Fetterman on Democratic Divides, DSA & Israel [The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart]
- PODCAST: Is Conor Lamb Back? [City Cast Pittsburgh]
- Pa. Dems blast Sen. Fetterman as a ‘disgrace’ and ‘pathetic’ following scathing report [PennLive]
- Report: Fetterman called Wall Street Journal story ‘a hit piece’ and apologized for a text message dismissing CHOP leaders [Philly Inquirer]
- “Former Fetterman Staffers” on X
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