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Fetterman credits stroke with freeing him of responsibility to represent his voters

Jason Weisberger
Oct 31, 2025
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Sen. John Fetterman (OogImages / Shutterstock.com)

Senator John Fetterman of Pennsylvania told Bill Maher that his stroke made him “free” to say whatever he believes, which apparently means quoting the Joker, mocking Gaza protesters, and embracing border crackdowns. The man once hailed as a tattooed progressive is now the kind of guest Fox News calls “re…

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