John Fetterman struggles during Senate hearing.

Senator John Fetterman Struggles During Senate Banking Committee Hearing

During Tuesday’s Senate Banking Committee hearing, Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) had a difficult time delivering his own line of questioning. Fetterman, who recently returned to the Senate after hospitalization for clinical depression and anxiety, also suffers from auditory processing issues due to a near-fatal stroke during his Senate campaign.

Despite these challenges, Fetterman attempted to call for stricter regulations on banks, stating, “Isn’t it staggering responsibility that the head of a bank could literally crash our economy? It’s astonishing.” However, he struggled to articulate his point and went off track, discussing work requirements for SNAP benefits before pivoting back to banking regulations.

Assistance for Fetterman

To aid Fetterman in his recovery, he has been given a tablet to use closed captioning during committee hearings. Additionally, the Sergeant at Arms has installed a permanent live caption display monitor at Fetterman’s desk in the Senate chamber. Professional broadcast captioners will provide Fetterman’s captions to ensure greater accuracy.

Despite his challenges, Fetterman continues to serve in the Senate and advocate for his constituents.

• Key Takeaways:
• Senator John Fetterman struggled to deliver his own line of questioning during a Senate Banking Committee hearing.
• Fetterman suffers from clinical depression, anxiety, and auditory processing issues due to a near-fatal stroke during his Senate campaign.
• To aid Fetterman in his recovery, he has been given a tablet to use closed captioning during committee hearings.
• Professional broadcast captioners will provide Fetterman’s captions to ensure greater accuracy.