Fetterman’s speech on collapsed bridge falls short, lacks simplicity.

Sen. John Fetterman Struggles Through Short Speech on Collapsed Bridge, Fails with Simple Words and Sentences

During a public appearance with President Joe Biden on Saturday, Sen. John Fetterman faced some challenges. The freshman senator, dressed in a hoodie and dark shorts, spoke in Philadelphia about the federal plan to rebuild a collapsed bridge on Interstate 95.

Do we think John Fetterman put on his best shorts to greet Joe Biden today? pic.twitter.com/xKygJur2Di

— Steve Guest (@SteveGuest) June 17, 2023

Fetterman started off speaking fluently at the news conference, but gradually became more unintelligible as he continued with his brief remarks. He struggled to pronounce words correctly and even referred to Philadelphia Rep. Brendan Boyle as “Congressman Boyle Bile.”

Guys, we just got John Fetterman introducing Joe Biden. It went exactly as you expected. If the Lincoln-Douglas debates represented the pinnacle of American democracy Biden-Fetterman represents the all time bottom. pic.twitter.com/WNQGgnRLJ9

— Clay Travis (@ClayTravis) June 17, 2023

This is not the first time Fetterman has appeared in casual attire during official events, and unfortunately, it is not the first time his speech has been incoherent. He has been struggling with auditory processing difficulties since suffering a stroke during his 2022 campaign for the Senate.

Despite these challenges, Fetterman remains committed to his role as a senator and to working with President Biden and the delegation to address the collapsed bridge issue. However, his difficulties with simple words and sentences have raised concerns about his fitness for office.

Despite his struggles, Fetterman remains committed to infrastructure and working with President Biden. However, his difficulties with speech have raised concerns about his ability to effectively serve in office.

Fetterman’s speech difficulties have been evident in previous instances as well. During a Senate hearing on the collapse of the I-95 bridge, he struggled to articulate his thoughts, leading one Senate staffer to stifle laughter.

Senator John Fetterman on the I-95 bridge collapse in Philadelphia:

“I, uh, would just, um, really like to, you know — the 95, 95, 95. You know?” pic.twitter.com/QN84NhBmpS

— RNC Research (@RNCResearch) June 16, 2023

It is important to note that Fetterman has faced personal challenges as well. He was hospitalized earlier this year due to symptoms of depression.

While Fetterman’s commitment to public service is commendable, his struggles with speech and coherence raise valid concerns about his ability to effectively represent his constituents.

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