John Fetterman’s morning walk turned into a medical jolt — and a trip to the hospital.
The Pennsylvania Democrat is under “routine observation” in a Pittsburgh hospital after collapsing during an early Thursday stroll near his home in Braddock, his office announced.
According to the statement, doctors determined Fetterman suffered a ventricular fibrillation flare-up, leaving him light-headed, sending him to the ground, and causing minor facial injuries when he hit the pavement.
“Upon evaluation, it was established he had a ventricular fibrillation flare-up that led to Senator Fetterman feeling light-headed, falling to the ground and hitting his face with minor injuries,” the statement read.
“Senator Fetterman had this to say: ‘If you thought my face looked bad before, wait until you see it now!’
Statement from Sen. Fetterman’s Spokesperson:
“During an early morning walk, Senator Fetterman sustained a fall near his home in Braddock.
Out of an abundance of caution, he was transported to a hospital in Pittsburgh.
Upon evaluation, it was established he had a ventricular…
— U.S. Senator John Fetterman (@SenFettermanPA) November 13, 2025
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BREAKING: Sen. John Fetterman has been transported to the hospital after taking a fall and hitting his face.
He reportedly had a ventricular fibrillation flare up leading to light headedness.
Pray for him.
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