Republican Ohio Sen. Bernie Moreno reportedly called Democratic New York Sen. Minority Leader Chuck Schumer a “drooling moron” in a remark to The New York Times during an in-depth piece on Democratic Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman. Fetterman’s absenteeism and mental health have sparked concern and criticism on Capitol Hill.
“Chuck Schumer is a drooling moron compared to John Fetterman,” Moreno said, according to the New York Times. Moreno also called Fetterman a “really, really cool dude.”
.@berniemoreno did NOT hold back pic.twitter.com/XmTb3mV8qy
— Conor Coutts (@_CCoutts_) May 24, 2025
Fetterman has lately aligned himself more with Republicans on issues, including his support for Israel after the October 7 Hamas attack. He has also voiced skepticism toward for Democrats’ calls for a ceasefire in Gaza, criticized aspects of cancel culture, and embraced stricter immigration enforcement. (RELATED: ‘Really Common Sense’: Fetterman Says Deporting Illegal Immigrants With Criminal Records Shouldn’t Be ‘Controversial’)
Fetterman was hospitalized for depression shortly after taking office. “It shook me that people are willing to weaponize that I got help,” he told The New York Times.
“This became the Belichick girlfriend story of politics,” Fetterman added, referencing the viral media fixation on NFL coach Bill Belichick’s much-younger girlfriend.
The New York Times’ profile revealed how Fetterman, once floated as a potential 2028 presidential contender, has grown isolated in Washington, distancing himself from both his staff and fellow Democrats. He’s quit the party’s caucus group chat, skipped weekly lunches, and missed dozens of floor votes.
Though Fetterman has denied any intention of switching parties, he told the outlet he appreciates his Republican colleagues and shares views with them on several hot-button issues, even while remaining pro-union and pro-choice
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