Breaking: John Fetterman Hospitalized
Democratic Pennsylvania senator John Fetterman experienced a fall during a walk near his home in Braddock, Pennsylvania. He was taken to a hospital in Pittsburgh as a precaution, where doctors identified that he had a ventricular fibrillation episode-a heart rhythm disorder-which caused him to feel light-headed and led to his fall. He sustained minor facial injuries.His spokesperson confirmed that Fetterman is recovering well and chose to stay hospitalized for routine monitoring and to adjust his heart treatment. The incident occurred while Congress is out of session, allowing lawmakers time at home.Fetterman humorously remarked on the visible impact of the fall on his face.
Democratic Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman fell during a walk Thursday and was ushered to a hospital in Pittsburgh out of an abundance of caution.
Upon evaluation, it was discovered Fetterman had a ventricular fibrillation flare-up — a heart rhythm disorder — causing him to feel light-headed and fall to the ground, hitting his face and sustaining minor injuries.
His spokesperson confirmed Fetterman is doing well and has chosen to stay at the hospital to receive routine observation and “fine-tune” his treatment plan for his heart disorder.
Statement from Sen. Fetterman’s Spokesperson:
“During an early morning walk, Senator Fetterman sustained a fall near his home in Braddock.
Out of an abundance of caution, he was transported to a hospital in Pittsburgh.
Upon evaluation, it was established he had a ventricular…
— U.S. Senator John Fetterman (@SenFettermanPA) November 13, 2025
“If you thought my face looked bad before, wait until you see it now!” Fetterman said in a statement.
The incident was near his home in Braddock, Pennsylvania, as Congress is currently out of session, allowing lawmakers to return home before legislative business resumes Monday.
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