Fetterman criticizes the "stupid attack" on his health, describing the experience as resembling a scene from "Goodfellas."
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Fetterman Brushes Off New York Mag Story as a Dumb Attack
Democratic Senator from Pennsylvania John Fetterman has dismissed a recent article in New York Magazine as a "dumb hit piece," claiming that people have moved on from the allegations made against him.
Following the release of the article, which quoted former staffers questioning his fitness for the job due to health concerns, Fetterman compared the situation to being "in 'Goodfellas.'" He told our digital platform, "Everyone takes a beating sometimes. It was just a dumb hit piece, and we've all moved on."
The magazine's story accused a former staffer, Adam Jentleson, of writing to doctors at Walter Reed warning of Fetterman's unpredictable behavior. Fetterman, however, claimed that Jentleson must hold a "bizarre grudge" for speaking so critically of him considering many ex-staff members have expressed irritation at his shift from being a progressive favorite.
A Fresh Spotlight on Fetterman's Health and Personal Life
The New York Magazine article raised questions about Fetterman's relationships with his wife, Gisele, and his staff over his health regimen and political stance on Israel. The article, titled "All By Himself: John Fetterman insists he is in good health, but staffers past and present say they no longer recognize the man they once knew," featured recollections from current and former staff members, including Jentleson, who was previously a top aide to Senator Harry Reid.
One incident mentioned in the article involved a staffer receiving a message about Fetterman's condition during a Democratic caucus retreat, finding him alone at a table silently drinking soda. Another claimed that Fetterman nearly got hit by a car and was wandering aimlessly on Capitol Hill.
After being discharged from Walter Reed Medical Center, Fetterman reportedly immersed himself in Senate work and became even more vocal on issues such as the Israel-Gaza conflict and other controversial topics that have raised eyebrows within his own party.
Our digital platform reached out to New York Magazine for comment, but did not receive an immediate reply. Jentleson declined to comment, but he has been vocal about his criticisms of the progressive left and recent discussions on the Israel-Gaza situation.
Digital journalist Charles Creitz covers media, politics, and culture for our platform. He joined the team in 2013 as a writer and production assistant and is a Pennsylvania native, having graduated from Temple University with a degree in Broadcast Journalism. If you have any story tips, you can reach Charles at [email protected].
- In the midst of the political landscape, the health and wellness of Senator John Fetterman from Pennsylvania has been under scrutiny following the publication of a story in New York Magazine.
- The article quoted former staffers, including Adam Jentleson, who expressed concerns about Fetterman's fitness for the job due to his health, as well as his political stance on Israel.
- Fetterman, on the other hand, dismissed the article as a "dumb hit piece," comparing the situation to being "in 'Goodfellas,'" and claiming that people have moved on from the allegations.
- The article also highlighted Fetterman's relationship with his wife, Gisele, and his staff, recounting incidents such as finding Fetterman alone at a table silently drinking soda during a Democratic caucus retreat and nearly getting hit by a car while wandering aimlessly on Capitol Hill.
- After being discharged from Walter Reed Medical Center, Fetterman has been more vocal on issues such as the Israel-Gaza conflict and other controversial topics, which have raised eyebrows within his own party.
- Jentleson, who was a top aide to Senator Harry Reid, has been vocal about his criticisms of the progressive left and recent discussions on the Israel-Gaza situation, but has declined to comment on the New York Magazine article.
