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John Fetterman: After it’s public that you are getting help for depression, people will weaponize that.

On the recordMay 23, 2025
After it’s public that you are getting help for depression, people will weaponize that.
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John Fetterman
Democratic · Pennsylvania

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Fetterman discusses the backlash he faced after revealing his mental health struggles.

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