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Polybius

(18,800 posts)
Mon Jan 20, 2025, 03:15 PM Yesterday

Sen. John Fetterman wears shorts and a hoodie to Trump inauguration

Source: NBC News

While the presidential inauguration was moved inside Monday due to the bitter cold outside, Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) didn't let the cold bother him.

Fetterman arrived to the U.S. Capitol for the swearing-in ceremony in a pair of grey shorts, a black-hooded sweatshirt and black On Cloud sneakers.

Fetterman can regularly be seen in a similar outfit around the Capitol.

The senator could be seen wearing the more relaxed attire after returning to the Capitol from receiving in-patient treatment for clinical depression at Walter Reed Medical Center. At the time, people close to Fetterman say his relaxed, comfortable style is a sign that the senator is making a robust recovery and returning to his more authentic, original style, the Associated Press reported.

Read more: https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/sen-john-fetterman-shorts-hoodie-sneakers-trump-inauguration/6114684/



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Sen. John Fetterman wears shorts and a hoodie to Trump inauguration (Original Post) Polybius Yesterday OP
He's a mess. Worse since his stroke. Joinfortmill Yesterday #1
I'm not one for overly strict formality or dress codes NYC Liberal Yesterday #2
Not "brave," not "independent," not "principled," just damned dorky... hlthe2b Yesterday #8
I hate bait and switch politicians. returnee Yesterday #16
Bait and Switch? cyndensco Yesterday #27
I see. Didn't know that. But then.... returnee Yesterday #32
Dr. Oz was the alternative. BonnieJW 21 hrs ago #67
Just better dressed...LOL I think there are 99 senators who are better dressed! LeftInTX 19 hrs ago #72
U.S. Rep. Conor Lamb was the alternative in the primary. I wonder how his "haters" view him now. Oopsie Daisy 13 hrs ago #78
pretty much zero chance this guy is any more than one term stopdiggin 18 hrs ago #74
A dress shirt and jacket.......does not have to be suit. With riversedge Yesterday #43
..or at least long pants? whathehell Yesterday #49
In this setting he looks like a slob. Owl 39 min ago #81
I know a few guys that always wear shorts even when it cold and wet. kimbutgar Yesterday #3
Me too Polybius Yesterday #4
I wear shorts almost all of the time qazplm135 Yesterday #7
Do you wear shorts when the wind chill is 15 degrees? LudwigPastorius 21 hrs ago #66
Even if they were a sitting US Senator and attending a formal event? Irish_Dem Yesterday #26
Would Rebl2 Yesterday #40
He is a phony Henry203 Yesterday #5
Fetterman Deep State Witch Yesterday #6
If Fetterman had his nose up Chump's ass, like everyone implies FakeNoose Yesterday #15
That May Be True Deep State Witch Yesterday #19
Greetings from the frozen Northside! FakeNoose Yesterday #21
My Parents Deep State Witch Yesterday #24
Something isn't right with Fetterman. LeftInTX Yesterday #33
He's playing Chump and the MAGAs FakeNoose Yesterday #35
How is he playing MAGA by acting like they would act, disrespectful. travelingthrulife Yesterday #51
The guy who said he'd vote for every one of Trump's Cabinat picks is not flipping the bird rpannier Yesterday #45
Chuck Schumer knows what Fetterman is doing FakeNoose Yesterday #50
I've lived in Pittsburgh 25 years and have never once heard "state bird of Virginia" Orrex 23 hrs ago #56
Funny, I've known this term since high school (late 60's) FakeNoose 22 hrs ago #60
Maybe it's like a secret handshake that only the natives get to use. Orrex 22 hrs ago #63
If you should ever use this joke among friends ... FakeNoose 21 hrs ago #65
funny. but then, not really. childish. churlish. simplistic and embarrassing. stopdiggin 18 hrs ago #75
Hahaha normally I hate this but... AkFemDem Yesterday #9
Fetterman's obviously not well. sop Yesterday #10
So the DNC forced Biden out but kept this guy on after he had a stroke? Yeah that makes sense Seasider Yesterday #11
There hasn't been an opportunity to pushh him out yet. ShazzieB Yesterday #14
Maybe he'll start dressing differently... Think. Again. Yesterday #12
Didn't Rebl2 Yesterday #41
Yes, which is why I'm confused that he is supportive of trump. Think. Again. Yesterday #47
Trying Rebl2 23 hrs ago #57
He must know trump doesn't have any good graces... Think. Again. 17 hrs ago #76
Heck, if he'd shown up in a suit, we'd be bashing him for showing respect to trump. Can't win. Silent Type Yesterday #13
Exactly right! He's in a no-win situation FakeNoose Yesterday #17
He can wear whatever he wants, and who cares. Srkdqltr Yesterday #18
As a tennis fan for decades, I have to disagree. Not to sound like a pedo, spooky3 Yesterday #22
Do i really have to say swiming, tennis and basketball ? Cyclists too. Srkdqltr Yesterday #23
Agree with all of those. But I also don't think generally men look bad in shorts spooky3 22 hrs ago #61
I like the no suits manicdem Yesterday #20
He's got big problems. TheCowsCameHome Yesterday #25
But he's genuine. He's a common man. OrlandoDem2 Yesterday #28
He comes from family money, the dressing down is a deliberate charade. Think. Again. Yesterday #48
Which makes it even worse. OrlandoDem2 23 hrs ago #55
Is he trying to prove how big a jackass he is? alarimer Yesterday #29
He's succeeding at proving that. Paladin 22 hrs ago #59
I think he is the Democrat most likely to doc03 Yesterday #30
Ahhhh, Johnny. We need to have a little sit down... BoRaGard Yesterday #31
Post removed Post removed Yesterday #34
I feel that this Democrat should at least be given a chance. bluestarone Yesterday #36
Some might consider that attire disrespectful for an inauguration andym Yesterday #37
He's 6'8" or 6'9" Deminpenn Yesterday #38
Clearly there is something WAY wrong with him. ananda Yesterday #39
Why is it so clear Southern_gent Yesterday #42
Manspread oberle Yesterday #44
John Fetterman anagrams to "Fart' em ten, John!" C0RI0LANUS Yesterday #46
Wear SOMETHING decent doofus. This shit is ridiculous. Callie1979 Yesterday #52
I think it claudette Yesterday #53
He's an idiot ellemb 23 hrs ago #54
For anything with or for Trump I think this is totally appropriate. Maybe even add a pink pussy hat dutch777 23 hrs ago #58
There should be a GoFundMe to buy him a pair of pants dalton99a 22 hrs ago #62
GoFundMe...LOL! LeftInTX 19 hrs ago #71
He tries so hard.. Escape 22 hrs ago #64
don't really care Kali 21 hrs ago #68
What a douchebag! MadMike47 20 hrs ago #69
Every major Democrat went Polybius 19 hrs ago #70
Wants to be the new Manchin. Mawspam2 18 hrs ago #73
Lol, I couldn't care less CloudWatcher 17 hrs ago #77
I bet Dr. Oz would have worn a suit Shrek 13 hrs ago #79
This guy has gone from being quirky to being an embarrassment. Vinca 13 hrs ago #80

NYC Liberal

(20,363 posts)
2. I'm not one for overly strict formality or dress codes
Mon Jan 20, 2025, 03:20 PM
Yesterday

but you’re a US Senator. Put a suit on. If any Republican showed up like that, we’d roast the hell out of them.

hlthe2b

(107,349 posts)
8. Not "brave," not "independent," not "principled," just damned dorky...
Mon Jan 20, 2025, 03:27 PM
Yesterday

and yeah, disrespectful--not to Trump (who the hell cares), but to the people who elected him to represent them.

We are stuck with him for a while, but I wouldn't bet on his remaining a Dem and if he does, being reelected if he keeps defending TSF & MAGA's horrific plans. Maybe it is "organic," maybe it is residual damage, maybe it is continuing mental health issues or meds. But something has snapped in him it would appear.

cyndensco

(1,736 posts)
27. Bait and Switch?
Mon Jan 20, 2025, 04:09 PM
Yesterday

I don't know. He revealed his true colors in 2013 when he held a black jogger at gunpoint for daring to be in his neighborhood.

Oopsie Daisy

(4,813 posts)
78. U.S. Rep. Conor Lamb was the alternative in the primary. I wonder how his "haters" view him now.
Tue Jan 21, 2025, 06:29 AM
13 hrs ago

stopdiggin

(13,168 posts)
74. pretty much zero chance this guy is any more than one term
Tue Jan 21, 2025, 01:44 AM
18 hrs ago

and the larger question I suppose - is does he really care? With the answer being - 'apparently not greatly.'
So far - he appears to be a great deal more fixated on himself - than anything to do with service or running the country.

riversedge

(73,849 posts)
43. A dress shirt and jacket.......does not have to be suit. With
Mon Jan 20, 2025, 06:42 PM
Yesterday

a good pair of pants--even a good pair of jeans is Ok. Tie not necessary

But NOT a hoodie and shorts. He is a US Senator for petey sakes!!

qazplm135

(7,588 posts)
7. I wear shorts almost all of the time
Mon Jan 20, 2025, 03:25 PM
Yesterday

I'd put on a damn suit for this.
At the very least slacks and a collared shirt.
He's simply a contrarian who needs to do the opposite of what's expected.

LudwigPastorius

(11,311 posts)
66. Do you wear shorts when the wind chill is 15 degrees?
Mon Jan 20, 2025, 10:47 PM
21 hrs ago

Fetterman did.

...which leads me to believe he is *not quite there* mentally.

Irish_Dem

(61,396 posts)
26. Even if they were a sitting US Senator and attending a formal event?
Mon Jan 20, 2025, 04:05 PM
Yesterday

Representing the Senate and their entire state?

Deep State Witch

(11,479 posts)
6. Fetterman
Mon Jan 20, 2025, 03:24 PM
Yesterday

Continues to be an embarrassment. I was going to say that he was an embarrassment to Pennsylvania, but since my former home state put Mango Mussolini over the top, he's fitting right in with the deplorables there.

And yinz all said that Connor Lamb was a DINO....

FakeNoose

(36,284 posts)
15. If Fetterman had his nose up Chump's ass, like everyone implies
Mon Jan 20, 2025, 03:37 PM
Yesterday

... he would have attended the inaugural in a Chumpy outfit - oversized blue suit, white dress shirt, too-long red tie.

He didn't do that because he's flipping the bird at Chump and the MAGAs. Why do people have trouble seeing that? I'm from Pittsburgh and we say we're flying the "state bird of West Virginia" - when you give someone the finger.

Deep State Witch

(11,479 posts)
19. That May Be True
Mon Jan 20, 2025, 03:42 PM
Yesterday

But the way he's been acting lately, I think it's more likely that he's seen the writing on the wall and is moving to the right.

BTW, I'm also from Pittsburgh originally. North Allegheny HS and Chatham University.

LeftInTX

(31,535 posts)
33. Something isn't right with Fetterman.
Mon Jan 20, 2025, 04:38 PM
Yesterday

Instead of flipping politically, I think he's flipping another way.

He could have found something else to wear. I'm all for comfort, but this is an optional event. It's like a formal wedding. He could have at least worn a shirt and pants.

FakeNoose

(36,284 posts)
35. He's playing Chump and the MAGAs
Mon Jan 20, 2025, 04:46 PM
Yesterday

We have a lot of them here in Pennsylvania, in case you missed the Election in November.

Here' a clue: If Senator Bob Casey had won his re-election for a 4th term, Fetterman would be doing his regular schtick. But Casey didn't, a carpetbagger named Dave McCormick won and Casey is out. Now Fetterman will be sweating bullets for probably the next 4 years. He's still a Democrat and he always will be one of us.

travelingthrulife

(1,213 posts)
51. How is he playing MAGA by acting like they would act, disrespectful.
Mon Jan 20, 2025, 08:07 PM
Yesterday

He IS a contrarian and just adding to the stress. I wish he would stop this.

rpannier

(24,613 posts)
45. The guy who said he'd vote for every one of Trump's Cabinat picks is not flipping the bird
Mon Jan 20, 2025, 06:53 PM
Yesterday

At the time, that included Matt Gaetz

FakeNoose

(36,284 posts)
50. Chuck Schumer knows what Fetterman is doing
Mon Jan 20, 2025, 07:53 PM
Yesterday

He knows Fetterman is playing a game. The cabinet picks were going to win anyway without Fetterman's vote. It almost always goes that way for any new President. If Fetterman's vote would have made a difference, he would toe the line.

Orrex

(64,466 posts)
56. I've lived in Pittsburgh 25 years and have never once heard "state bird of Virginia"
Mon Jan 20, 2025, 08:30 PM
23 hrs ago

Live and learn, I guess.

FakeNoose

(36,284 posts)
60. Funny, I've known this term since high school (late 60's)
Mon Jan 20, 2025, 09:35 PM
22 hrs ago

I guess we've traveled in different crowds.

Orrex

(64,466 posts)
63. Maybe it's like a secret handshake that only the natives get to use.
Mon Jan 20, 2025, 10:05 PM
22 hrs ago

Imports like me are left in the lurch!

FakeNoose

(36,284 posts)
65. If you should ever use this joke among friends ...
Mon Jan 20, 2025, 10:13 PM
21 hrs ago

... be sure to say "state bird of WEST Virginia." That's what's funny about it.
If you say "state bird of Virginia," nobody will think it's funny.

stopdiggin

(13,168 posts)
75. funny. but then, not really. childish. churlish. simplistic and embarrassing.
Tue Jan 21, 2025, 01:50 AM
18 hrs ago

if this guy was marrying - say your sister .. ? "Oh, honey ... Please, please don't !!"

AkFemDem

(2,236 posts)
9. Hahaha normally I hate this but...
Mon Jan 20, 2025, 03:27 PM
Yesterday

in this case, I approve because it really drives home a "too cold for an outdoor inauguration? Wussies!" message

Seasider

(193 posts)
11. So the DNC forced Biden out but kept this guy on after he had a stroke? Yeah that makes sense
Mon Jan 20, 2025, 03:27 PM
Yesterday

ShazzieB

(19,109 posts)
14. There hasn't been an opportunity to pushh him out yet.
Mon Jan 20, 2025, 03:35 PM
Yesterday

He's only been in office for 2 years, and Senatorial terms are 6 years.

Wait till he comes up reelection and see what happens then.

Rebl2

(15,199 posts)
57. Trying
Mon Jan 20, 2025, 08:56 PM
23 hrs ago

to get in monster’s good graces so he doesn’t throw his wife and kids out of the country maybe?

Think. Again.

(20,045 posts)
76. He must know trump doesn't have any good graces...
Tue Jan 21, 2025, 02:38 AM
17 hrs ago

...people who support him do it because they agree with (and enjoy) his sadism and hatred.

Silent Type

(7,723 posts)
13. Heck, if he'd shown up in a suit, we'd be bashing him for showing respect to trump. Can't win.
Mon Jan 20, 2025, 03:31 PM
Yesterday

Srkdqltr

(7,874 posts)
18. He can wear whatever he wants, and who cares.
Mon Jan 20, 2025, 03:41 PM
Yesterday

BUT. The vast majority of men look awful in shorts. There are no shoes a man can wear that make them look better. I don't care how good your legs are, most aren't.
BUT.....you have the right to look as awful as you like. Go for it. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

spooky3

(36,662 posts)
22. As a tennis fan for decades, I have to disagree. Not to sound like a pedo,
Mon Jan 20, 2025, 03:51 PM
Yesterday

But the ATP players all look great in shorts.

spooky3

(36,662 posts)
61. Agree with all of those. But I also don't think generally men look bad in shorts
Mon Jan 20, 2025, 09:50 PM
22 hrs ago

as long as they aren't wearing black socks and shoes, or something like that, with the shorts.

manicdem

(513 posts)
20. I like the no suits
Mon Jan 20, 2025, 03:48 PM
Yesterday

I like the idea of not wearing suits so they can better represent the average person. But at least wear a polo shirt and pants.

OrlandoDem2

(2,388 posts)
28. But he's genuine. He's a common man.
Mon Jan 20, 2025, 04:11 PM
Yesterday

Actually he’s an idiot. Show some class and dress properly as a US Senator!

alarimer

(16,716 posts)
29. Is he trying to prove how big a jackass he is?
Mon Jan 20, 2025, 04:18 PM
Yesterday

(To be fair, though, Trump doesn't deserve anything like normal decorum).

Response to Polybius (Original post)

bluestarone

(18,527 posts)
36. I feel that this Democrat should at least be given a chance.
Mon Jan 20, 2025, 04:57 PM
Yesterday

I'll decide after i see how he votes on future bills.

Deminpenn

(16,394 posts)
38. He's 6'8" or 6'9"
Mon Jan 20, 2025, 06:00 PM
Yesterday

He used to be much heavier than he is now,, iirc well over 300lbs, too. That's why he dresses the way he does. I've seen many big and tall men wear similar outfits in all weather. Comfort over style I suppose.

Jmo, but men should wear a suit and tie to formal occasions like this, but it's really neither here nor there.

Callie1979

(436 posts)
52. Wear SOMETHING decent doofus. This shit is ridiculous.
Mon Jan 20, 2025, 08:07 PM
Yesterday

There should be a MINIMUM dress code for stuff like this & the Congress.

dutch777

(3,729 posts)
58. For anything with or for Trump I think this is totally appropriate. Maybe even add a pink pussy hat
Mon Jan 20, 2025, 09:10 PM
23 hrs ago

dalton99a

(85,347 posts)
62. There should be a GoFundMe to buy him a pair of pants
Mon Jan 20, 2025, 10:02 PM
22 hrs ago

perhaps a suit and dress shoes like for a college kid going to a job interview


Kali

(55,948 posts)
68. don't really care
Mon Jan 20, 2025, 11:10 PM
21 hrs ago

especially if it bothers repukes, but I do care how he votes. seemed so promising, hope he doesn't fuck us over.

Mawspam2

(870 posts)
73. Wants to be the new Manchin.
Tue Jan 21, 2025, 01:26 AM
18 hrs ago

The crew that got him elected did a great job, the candidate, not so much.

CloudWatcher

(1,948 posts)
77. Lol, I couldn't care less
Tue Jan 21, 2025, 02:44 AM
17 hrs ago

When the clowns have taken over the white house, why pay them any respect? I'd be tempted to show up in a clown suit complete with rubber nose.

His drift to the right is much more concerning to me (though not that much, as he's not my senator).

Vinca

(51,395 posts)
80. This guy has gone from being quirky to being an embarrassment.
Tue Jan 21, 2025, 06:41 AM
13 hrs ago

But in the age of Trump, what the hell does it matter? Up is down, down is up and sanity is a foreign word.

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