Pennsylvania Governor Shapiro Will Not Ask Fetterman To Resign Despite Long-Term Hospitalization, Predicts He Will ‘Come Back Stronger Than Ever’

Ben ZeisloftFebruary 23, 2023

Gov. Josh Shapiro (D-PA), stated Wednesday that he expected that Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) will have a complete recovery once he has received his medical treatment. Treatment for depression.

Fetterman was Hospitalized He felt lightheaded after feeling it during the Democratic Senate retreat earlier this year. Verified One week later, Shapiro was admitted to inpatient treatment for severe clinical depression. This will leave the freshman lawmaker without a job for several weeks. Shapiro, who was also inaugurated in his first term last week, stated in an Interview According to the Philadelphia Inquirer, Fetterman expects to be there “come back stronger than ever” after treatment.

“He’s going to get the help that he needs,” Shapiro stated to the outlet: “and do a great job for the people of Pennsylvania as their senator for a long time.”

Fetterman was previously lieutenant governor in Pennsylvania and mayor for Braddock in the Rust Belt. He suffered a stroke in May 2022 and was admitted to hospital less than a week before the Democratic primary in Pennsylvania for the open Senate seat. Ramesh Chandra is the official’s cardioologist. Claim Fetterman could run for office as long as he is eligible to represent the commonwealth. “takes his medication, eats healthy, and stays active.”

Shapiro would be able appoint Fetterman’s temporary replacement if he resigns. According to him, no prominent Pennsylvania Democrats had pushed him for Fetterman’s resignation. He clarified that he “would dismiss” Any such pressure “immediately.” The ex-Attorney General of Pennsylvania stated that he is “really inspired” Fetterman and his decision not to go public about his mental health issues.

His unsuccessful Republican rival Dr. Mehmet Oz was in the lead, with questions raised about Fetterman’s mental ability. Fetterman was absent from the campaign trail almost two months. He stumbled, slurred and lost his way during stump speeches in the summer and autumn. Fetterman lost his way on the debate stage between the two candidates in October. The system failed However, the closed captioning system was placed behind moderators and the responses were choppy.

Dasha Burns, NBC News reporter was one of very few in legacy media who reported objectively on the health issues. After she conducted an investigation, she received a torrent of criticism. Interview Fetterman reported that he had spoken with him “had trouble finding words” He used a large computer monitor and closed captioning system throughout the conversation. Gisele Fetterman is Fetterman’s wife Burns was “ableist” For noting that her husband had not updated her on his recovery.

“If this happened in a school, if this was a child that was ableist towards another child or a teacher, there would’ve been issues stated. There would have been new training done,” She agreed. “What is being done at the media after a reporter came out so openly ableist towards a person? I think shocked and appalled, but sadly not surprised. I know there’s still so much to do, but it would be great to see some accountability, to actually see real change.”