Fetterman Hospitalized After Feeling Lightheaded
Summary from the AllSides News Team
Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) was hospitalized at George Washington University Hospital Wednesday night after feeling lightheaded.
For Context: Fetterman's speech processing capabilities have been compromised since suffering a stroke last May. Columnists across the political spectrum have debated Fetterman's ability to fulfill the duties of a senator in light of his ongoing recovery. The stroke occurred days before the Democratic primary in Pennsylvania, which he won comfortably over Republican Mehmet Oz with 51% of the vote.
Key Quotes: “Initial tests did not show evidence of a new stroke, but doctors are running more tests and John is remaining overnight for observation,” Fetterman's Communications Director Joe Calvello said. “He is in good spirits and talking with his staff and family.”
How the Media Covered it: Media sources from the right, left and center covered the hospitalization, with many pointing out the fact that there is no evidence of a new stroke.
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Here's Why John Fetterman Was Hospitalized Overnight
Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) was rushed to the hospital Wednesday evening over reported concerns he may have had another stroke.
According to his communications director, Joe Calvello, the senator “began feeling lightheaded” and asked his staff to take him to The George Washington University Hospital.
“Initial tests did not show evidence of a new stoke, but doctors are running more tests and John is remaining overnight for observation,” Calvello added. “He is in good spirits and talking with his staff and family.”
The hospitalization comes after the senator, 53, suffered...
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Sen. Fetterman hospitalized after "feeling lightheaded" in D.C.
Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) has been hospitalized after he "began feeling lightheaded" during a Senate Democratic retreat in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, his office said in a statement.
Driving the news: Fetterman, who was hospitalized last May after having a stroke, was taken to the George Washington University Hospital for tests, per the statement. "Initial tests did not show evidence of a new stroke," the statement noted.
However, doctors were running more tests and the senator would remain in the hospital overnight for observation.
"He is in good spirits and talking with his staff and...
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Fetterman hospitalized after feeling lightheaded Sen. John Fetterman was hospitalized Wednesday after feeling lightheaded, his staff said.
"Initial tests did not show evidence of a new stroke," said Joe Calvello, the communications director for the Pennsylvania Democrat.
The senator, who had a stroke in May that compromised his speech processing capabilities for months, began to feel lightheaded after a lawmakers' retreat and was taken by members of his staff to George Washington University Hospital, according to the Calvello.
Fetterman, 53, will remain there overnight as doctors run additional tests.
"He is in good spirits and talking with...
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