Sen. John Fetterman checked himself into Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on Wednesday evening. The Pennsylvania Democrat’s reason for his self-imposed institutionalization is due to his battle with clinical depression.
“While John has experienced depression off and on throughout his life, it only became severe in recent weeks,” said Fetterman’s chief of staff Adam Jentleson.
John Fetterman has checked himself into the hospital to receive treatment for depression. There’s no shame in men receiving mental health treatment, but I legit feel awful for this guy. He has no business in politics right now, isn’t healthy enough physically or mentally for the… https://t.co/PEwDnPcdU5 pic.twitter.com/wO2W6zhDvO
— Clay Travis (@ClayTravis) February 16, 2023
Fetterman’s visit to the psychiatric wing of Walter Reed comes less than a week after he was hospitalized for lightheadedness at a Senate retreat. The 53-year-old freshman senator has already suffered a major stroke and continues to deal with auditory. and physical issues due to the stroke. However, medical professionals ruled out another stroke or seizure for his current issues.
Dr. Brian Monahan, the attending physician of the U.S. Congress and the Supreme Court, evaluated Fetterman on Monday and recommended inpatient care.
Fetterman “is receiving treatment on a voluntary basis,” Jentleson said. “After examining John, the doctors at Walter Reed told us that John is getting the care he needs.”
BREAKING: Democrat Sen. John Fetterman Checks Into Hospital For Depression https://t.co/QQcpsl8xcW
— The Gateway Pundit (@gatewaypundit) February 16, 2023
The decision to get psychiatric care highlights the challenges, both physical and emotional, that the Senator has suffered since last year due to a stroke that nearly took his life.
Fetterman’s decision to seek psychiatric help could place the Senator at the center of a national conversation, yet again. Fetterman and his family faced backlash when the impaired man still decided to run for Senate against Dr. Oz. Questions now will be asked about his mental health struggles as he deals with a difficult transition into the hectic life of the Senate, as well as balancing His family relationships, and his obvious struggles since his stroke last year.
