Sen. John Fetterman has been accused of showing a “lack of respect” after bringing his hoodies and gym shorts to Washington -– despite one media outlet calling it a sign the Pennsylvania Democrat is making a strong recovery from depression.
Fetterman, 53, who is still dealing with speech and auditory processing issues as a result of a stroke, was released in March from Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, where he had checked himself in for treatment.
Since returning to the Senate in mid-April, the former Pennsylvania lieutenant governor has often been seen wearing the informal duds instead of the jacket and tie required for male senators on the floor.
To circumvent that rule, the 6-foot-8 Fetterman casts votes from the doorway of the Democratic cloakroom or the side entrance to the Senate floor, according to the Associated Press.
In the same report, the wire service cited sources “close to Fetterman” who said “his relaxed, comfortable style is a sign that the senator is making a robust recovery.”
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