Advertisement
Trending

‘You’re Encouraging A Federal Crime’: Another Photo of Fetterman Goes Viral

Advertisement

OPINION: This article may contain commentary which reflects the author's opinion.


Another photo of Pennsylvania Democratic Sen. John Fetterman is going viral and it’s not very flattering.

In a Twitter post, Fetterman was pictured holding an odd flag that led to plenty of negative responses from social media users. The flag shows him commemorating 4/20, a holiday widely celebrated by marijuana enthusiasts around the globe, on Thursday.

“It’s 4:20 on 4/20. That’s the tweet,” said the post, above a photo of Fetterman holding a flag saying, “It’s 420 somewhere” that featured a marijuana leaf in the background. The phrase ‘420’ is slang for pot.

Several social media users wasted no time blasting the freshman senator, with some reminding him that recreational uses of marijuana are not actually legal.

Advertisement

“You’re encouraging a federal crime,” said one user. “Seems on brand, actually.”

Another wrote that “Rehab did not help,” while another user said, “Should probably lay off the ganja until your mental faculties improve.”

“I don’t have a problem with cannabis, but as a leader and role model for youth, this is not appropriate. Not one bit surprising for you though,” said another user.

BlazeTV host Sara Gonzales noted: “The position of a senator is supposed to be one of the most well-respected, honorable positions in the country. We’ve gone so far downhill that it’s been reduced to a vegetable wearing basketball shorts holding a banner encouraging drug use. Pathetic.”

Finance guru Matt Antar added: “You’re a sitting US Senator. Flagrantly promoting drug use is pretty disgusting for someone in your position.”

Earlier this month, Fetterman was discharged from Walter Reed Medical Center after receiving treatment for clinical depression when he voluntarily checked himself into the facility earlier this year on the recommendation of the congressional physician.

Fetterman’s office issued a press release stating that he is in remission after receiving treatment for depression and is currently located in Braddock, Pennsylvania, Fox News reported.

“I am so happy to be home. I’m excited to be the father and husband I want to be, and the senator Pennsylvania deserves. Pennsylvanians have always had my back, and I will always have theirs,” Fetterman said, per the release.

“I am extremely grateful to the incredible team at Walter Reed. The care they provided changed my life. I will have more to say about this soon, but for now I want everyone to know that depression is treatable, and treatment works. This isn’t about politics — right now there are people who are suffering with depression in red counties and blue counties. If you need help, please get help,” he added.

According to Fox News, “Fetterman has missed 53 of the 64 Senate roll call votes during February and March as a result of being hospitalized.” Doctors said his clinical depression was most likely the result of a major stroke he suffered a year ago next month while he was campaigning against Trump-backed GOP Senate nominee Dr. Mehmet Oz.

Advertisement

Previous reports noted that Fetterman was slated to return to the Senate formally in mid-April.

Fetterman’s admission to Walter Reed occurred in mid-February. His return was expected to ease concerns for Senate Democrats, who have been grappling with absences in the midst of a narrow majority over the past few weeks.

He was among several senators who were absent from the Senate recently, including Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) and Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.), who have both missed substantial amounts of time due to medical reasons.

Fetterman’s recent health issues have led to calls from Republicans for him to resign, but his team confirmed earlier this year it’s not an option that’s being considered.

“While John has experienced depression off and on throughout his life, it only became severe in recent weeks,” Adam Jentleson, Fetterman’s chief of staff, said when his team announced the senator’s situation in mid-February after his latest admission.

“After examining John, the doctors at Walter Reed told us that John is getting the care he needs, and will soon be back to himself,” he said at the time, stopping short of addressing how long he would be out.

Back to top button