‘Trump would be very competitive in Pennsylvania. But Trump has to perform above his ceiling,’ Fetterman said this week
Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa: Former President Donald Trump’s political significance in his home state of Pennsylvania is acknowledged by Senator Fetterman. Despite facing multiple indictments, Fetterman respects Trump’s ability to connect with voters in the Keystone State.
In an interview with the New York Times, Fetterman was asked if the indictments would harm Trump’s political standing in Pennsylvania. He responded, “It doesn’t matter; I’m a senator, and I’m not sure how many times he’s been indicted. He’s been impeached twice. Has that changed anything? You’re still seeing Trump signs everywhere in Pennsylvania.” Fetterman recognizes Trump’s strength, even with these challenges.
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Fetterman believes there are some limitations to Trump’s performance in the state, but he also suggests that many Pennsylvania voters support Trump’s message, making him a competitive candidate in the state.
“Trump could be a strong competitor in Pennsylvania, but he would need to exceed his previous levels of performance. I believe there’s a limit to how much support he can gain in the state,” Fetterman stated.
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When asked about any concerns regarding President Biden’s age as he runs for a second term at 80 years old, Fetterman dismissed such worries. He expressed confidence in Biden’s sharpness and awareness, and he is ready to support the President’s campaign efforts in Pennsylvania.
During his six months as Pennsylvania’s junior senator, Fetterman has faced health challenges due to a stroke he suffered during the campaign in May of the previous year. In February, he was hospitalized after feeling lightheaded at a Democratic retreat in Washington, D.C. However, tests ruled out a second stroke, and he was released. Following that, on February 15, he voluntarily sought treatment for depression at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, and he was discharged on March 31.
Before checking into Walter Reed, Fetterman’s staffers noticed a change in his behavior for several weeks. They described him as withdrawn, and disinterested in talking, eating, or engaging in usual conversations with his aides.
As a result of his health issues, Fetterman was unable to participate in 53 out of 64 Senate roll call votes during February and March.
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Since his stroke, Fetterman has dealt with side effects, including an “auditory processing disorder.” However, both his campaign and doctors have asserted that he has “no work restrictions” and can fully perform his duties in public office.
Speaking to the Times about his struggles with depression, Fetterman shared his experience of working from the hospital for more than a month. He considered it both a burden and a privilege to discuss his mental health openly. Fetterman emphasized the importance of seeking help for depression, regardless of one’s political affiliation, urging those who suffer to reach out for assistance and never resort to self-harm.
“In my own situation, at my lowest point, I started thinking about [self-harm],” Fetterman added. “And I realized that if I hurt myself, I’m leaving a blueprint for my kids, that if something happens to you, that’s the answer. I can’t do that to anybody.”