One of the most impressive things we’ve seen in this new year is Senator John Fetterman’s bravery and humanity in going to see the Capitol doctor regarding his depression and then, upon hearing the doctor’s advice, checking himself into Walter Reed, not with some covered-up vague diagnosis (“For tests…”) but an honest, “for clinical depression.” So many of us have wanted “this” to be acceptable for so long. As someone who has used anti-depressants at various points, it’s refreshing to see that we’ve come so far.
But with the MAGAs, the truism of “The Cruelty Is the Point” has never been more obvious. Don Jr., an unemployed, professional civic arsonist who has hidden any sort of redeeming value or any indication of occasional introspection and seems content to live a life as nothing more than a one-dimensional being living off grandpa’s money, would, of course, be the one who took a cheap shot a Sen. Fetterman, a man who has had none of Don Jr.’s “luck” in life and yet done far more:
From Huffington Post:
Donald Trump Jr. echoed ugly right-wing attacks on Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) when he called the lawmaker ― who has an auditory processing disorder after experiencing a stroke last year — the “vegetable senator from Pennsylvania” during an episode of his “Triggered” podcast on Thursday.
Far-right Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) quickly informed Trump Jr. that Fetterman was “back in the hospital by the way,” referencing his checking in this week to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center to receive treatment for clinical depression.
The Video:
On his podcast with Marjorie Taylor Greene, Don Jr. called John Fetterman, “the vegetable Senator from Pennsylvania” and complained about being “called an ableist.” pic.twitter.com/cSiWjFIwFX
— PatriotTakes 🇺🇸 (@patriottakes) February 17, 2023
At that point, Junior said that he wished him well, knowing that he had already gone way too far. But his instincts come through loud and clear.
Twitter, meanwhile, had “Don Jr.,” “Junior,” and “Fetterman” all trending at the exact same time, with people riled up in fury over Junior being Junior. This is who he is.
Don Jr calling John Fetterman the vegetable senator from Pennsylvania is UNACCEPTABLE and should apologize immediately! ♥️✋ if you agree
— Rich from Cali 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ (@TheRichFromCali) February 18, 2023
Republicans are attacking John Fetterman for suffering from depression
They attack President Biden for having a stutter
They attack the First Lady despite her recent cancer scares
They attack Paul Pelosi whose skull was smashed in
These people claim to be the Party of Jesus
— Lindy Li (@lindyli) February 17, 2023
It’s very unlikely that John Fetterman will see your tweets making fun of him, calling him a vegetable, and being mean about his seeking help for his mental health and depression, but it’s very likely that your friends and family who are dealing with the same issues will.
— Travis Akers (@travisakers) February 17, 2023
Let’s interrupt the ugly with this beautiful one from a longtime mental health advocate:
My heart goes out to Senator @JohnFetterman and his family. Millions of people suffer from depression. It takes courage and strength to seek treatment, especially if you are in a public position. May he be met with compassion ❤️https://t.co/MlcNbDAKdT
— Maria Shriver (@mariashriver) February 16, 2023
John Fetterman has far more courage than any Republican in Congress.
— Harry Sisson (@harryjsisson) February 16, 2023
The thing Donald Trump will NEVER understand is that vulnerability is endearing. We grew closer to John Fetterman today. When Trump came back to the White House after COVID, and did the overly dramatic ripping off of the mask, trying to project “strength”…we laughed at his… https://t.co/Ap5lofrVTN
— Jack Hopkins (@thejackhopkins) February 17, 2023
It’s unreal what @JohnFetterman has been through in the last year. A stroke, a recovery, a bruising campaign, a transition to the Senate. I’m so proud of him for taking his health seriously. He’s going to be a great Senator for a long time, and I’m pulling for him today.
— Chris Murphy (@ChrisMurphyCT) February 16, 2023
There are spirits in history on which John Fetterman can draw. They saved a nation. They saved the world. Maybe we give them all a little time. https://t.co/axFerhWim1
— Charles P. Pierce (@CharlesPPierce) February 17, 2023
Lincoln.
And the winner for the most cruel tweet that I could find:
Gee Golly Whiz…. If only PA voters had known John Fetterman was mentally handicapped and probably wouldn’t be able to serve and then the Gov. would appoint an unelected person as their Senator.
It’s a shame they weren’t warned. pic.twitter.com/Yzaaljn3BO
— Juanita Broaddrick (@atensnut) February 17, 2023
Fck You.
Get better soon, Senator. Take care of yourself first and always. And thank you for setting an invaluable example.
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This man, Mr. Fetterman, is a towering symbol of strength in spite of a hail of dumbasses saying the most stupid things, wrestlers and boxers are given a slow count to recover during their own struggles to win at a time when knocked down and appear finished, but their body says get up and beat that other person down …
I give John Fetterman a lot of credit for showing he knows what he needs and NO nimrod out there should short change the Senator for doing it … God’s speed, Senator …
Good thing that ‘vegetable’ Lincoln, who battled clinical depression and unbelievable losses, was around to save the republic!!!!! The talking beard is a vile pantywaste of a human? being. That rotten soul, son of another barrel of shit.
Senator Fetterman–towering legislator who has more on the ball than most of us. Who would have more going on upstairs than the orange shit-gibbon + shit-gibbon Jr. even if for some reason he was in a coma.
Shit-gibbon Jr.–hasn’t got the sense to pour piss out of a boot with the instructions on the heel and still cannot find his own ass with his hands tied behind his back.
Yeah, that’s what dimwit jr. ought to be doing-calling others “vegetable” when a head a broccoli is smarter than any of former guy’s progeny but most especially his two eldest sons. Yep, real good look there dumb-ass.
Maybe Baby Donnie should consider the paranoia and mythomania of a close relative of his.
Maybe he should seek help from his cousin he needs help