Did a WaPo reporter misquote John Fetterman? Fact check.

Verdict: Fake News is a Threat to American Democracy

Claim:

Sen. John Fetterman (D., Pa.) questioned former Silicon Valley Bank CEO Greg Becker, asking if there should be a working requirement after bailing out the bank. He also criticized Republicans for being more concerned with SNAP requirements than protecting taxpayers.

Source: Jeff Stein, reporter for the Washington Post, in a now-deleted tweet.

Context:

Fetterman returned to the Senate in April after receiving treatment for depression. He suffered a near-fatal stroke on the campaign trail, leaving him cognitively impaired. He now requires a closed captioning device to understand others.

Journalists who adore Fetterman have sought to portray him as an inspirational figure, but his poor health decisions have made it difficult for him to speak coherently.

Analysis:

Stein deliberately misrepresented Fetterman’s remarks, peddling dangerous misinformation on the World Wide Web. This is a literal assault on American democracy.

Verdict:

We rate this claim 4 Clintons and 2 Sad Washingtons (for assaulting our cherished democracy with misinformation).