Senator John Fetterman, who still seems to be recovering from a stroke he experienced over a year ago, has adopted a new appearance that’s drawing comparisons to a fictional and infamous drug lord from New Mexico.
The Pennsylvania Democrat has revealed a fresh look, causing fans of the popular TV series “Breaking Bad” to take notice, as reported by The Western Journal. Fetterman showcased his new mustache in a selfie shared on Twitter, attributing the change to losing a bet with his son Karl. Unfortunately, the specifics of the wager remain unclear.
Lost a bet with Karl 🥸 pic.twitter.com/D9XKEYHivj
— John Fetterman (@JohnFetterman) August 19, 2023
Happy birthday 🎁🎂🎈🎊🎉 to my birthday twin and BFF, Gracie!
12 years later and you are still the bestest birthday present ever 😭🥰 pic.twitter.com/jJU9ohERVW
— John Fetterman (@JohnFetterman) August 15, 2023
Shortly after posting the selfie, users on the X platform began likening his new appearance to that of Walter White, the lead character in “Breaking Bad,” portrayed by actor Bryan Cranston.
Just days prior to this, Fetterman had appeared in a selfie with his daughter, sporting a full beard.
Last month, Fetterman opened up about his struggles with depression following the stroke. He revealed that he had sought treatment at Walter Reed Medical Center for several weeks.
In an interview with The New York Times, the former state lieutenant governor candidly discussed his initial challenges in the Senate and his mental health battles after the stroke in May 2022. Despite the public’s perception of him being interesting, he confessed to the Times that he doesn’t even like himself.
Fetterman taking hallway questions (!!) using a tablet that does voice-to-text dictation in real time pic.twitter.com/AHmxBwUTH4
— bryan metzger (@metzgov) July 25, 2023
Fetterman characterized his depression as both a burden and a privilege, and he encouraged bipartisan support for mental health issues. He emphasized the importance of seeking help for depression, regardless of political affiliation.
Recently, Fetterman was seen using a tablet equipped with voice-to-text dictation to respond to people’s questions in the corridors of Congress. This technology allows spoken words to be transcribed into text.
Following his weeks-long treatment for clinical depression at Walter Reed, Fetterman was released in late March. His office issued a statement announcing that he was in remission and had returned briefly to Braddock, Pennsylvania. He expressed gratitude for the care he received and emphasized that depression is treatable, irrespective of political considerations.
According to Fox News, Fetterman had missed a significant number of Senate roll call votes in February and March due to his hospitalization. This absenteeism was not exclusive to him; other senators, including Minority Leader Mitch McConnell and Senator Dianne Feinstein, also faced health-related absences during this period.
