(Mark Pellin, Headline USA) In the wake of allegations that stroke victim Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., recently hospitalized for depression, had been declared clinically brain-dead, the Senator’s spokesman fueled speculation about his boss’s condition with a cryptically upbeat Twitter thread that failed to address the shocking claim.
“We don’t have a lot to update folks with since there’s no real news to report except that John is doing well, working with the wonderful doctors, and remains on a path to recovery,” wrote Fetterman spokesman Joe Calvello.
That was in stark contrast to a report from John Cardillo, a former NYPD officer turned conservative radio host and social-media influencer. Over the weekend, he called for an investigation into whether Fetterman may be clinically brain-dead as Democrats engaged in a cover-up to avoid a special election before August.
While there is debate on any potential special election date, Cardillo’s tweet on Fetterman’s dire health went wildly viral and would have been hard to miss by Fetterman’s office, which dodged the issue entirely and provided only platitudes and assurances.
The statement and its guarantees rang hollow coming from a campaign that actively suppressed critical information on Fetterman’s health before and during the midterm cycle, and after he was rushed to the hospital last month feeling “lightheaded.” He was released but quickly re-admitted, allegedly for being clinically depressed.
His handlers have since declined to provide the public with any updates, until his spokesman’s opaque tweet, which only fueled further speculation and concern.
Sean Logue, chairman of Pennsylvania’s Washington County Republican Party, demanded transparency, reportedly writing that it “refuses to take assurances from the Office of the Senator or Democrat operatives that Fetterman is able to carry out his duties as Senator.”
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FOR IMMEDIATE… – Washington County Republican Party – PA— Pat Brody (@PATBR0DY) February 27, 2023
In a Facebook post Monday, Logue reportedly wrote that the group called “upon Senator Fetterman to appear on camera to show us he is alive and well, and if he is unable to do so,” they urged lawmakers to take action.
“Ultimately, if Fetterman is unable or unwilling to carry out his duties as a United States Senator, then we ask for his resignation and call for a special election to be held this year; no more lies or games,” wrote Logue.
Calls For Proof Of Life Begin#Fetterman #news #BreakingNews #fettermanBraindead pic.twitter.com/qvqDVLQHiW
— Ken (@policy_help) February 27, 2023
A similar reaction to Fetterman’s latest press release and its health assurances broke on Twitter.
A sitting U.S. Senator was admitted to a hospital nearly 2 weeks ago, we have received no updates about his condition, the press refuses to ask questions, and his wife left the country with their kids.
What is going on with John Fetterman?
— Monica Crowley (@MonicaCrowley) February 27, 2023
Fetterman’s spokesman didn’t come close to answering that question, offering only that everything was fine.
“He is visiting with staff and family daily, and his staff are keeping him updated on Senate business and news,” Calvello wrote.
“We understand the intense interest in John’s status and especially appreciate the flood of well-wishes. However, as we have said this will be a weeks-long process and while we will be sure to keep folks updated as it progresses, this is all there is to give by way of an update.”
What Fetterman’s handlers deemed as “all there is to give,” left constituents demanding more.
“Pennsylvania citizens deserve to know the truth about our Senator and when or if he will ever return to work,” noted one comment. “There doesn’t seem to be a mechanism to remove him from office for physical or mental incapacitation. And the rumors that #Fetterman is brain dead are frightening.”
So Fettermans office put out a statement saying he is fine and it will take some time for recovery. In other words. FETTERMAN is Brain Dead and couldnt make a public statement & the Democrats are hiding it to prevent a special election
— Larry Bennett (@CaptbeauX) February 27, 2023
Is John Fetterman brain dead?
I saw one tweet saying it & nothing more.
Then, his wife fled to Canada & hospitalization for depression this long is starting to seem sketch & when I google things, I get this, which is usually a telltail sign something is amiss pic.twitter.com/PUU82xa6jL— Shipwreck (@shipwreckshow) February 27, 2023
