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.
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Joinfortmill
(16,881 posts)NYC Liberal
(20,363 posts)but youre a US Senator. Put a suit on. If any Republican showed up like that, wed roast the hell out of them.
hlthe2b
(107,349 posts)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.
returnee
(356 posts)I no longer can trust him.
cyndensco
(1,736 posts)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.
returnee
(356 posts).is he a stealth Republican? I hate them too.
BonnieJW
(2,667 posts)He would have been worse, just dressed better
LeftInTX
(31,535 posts)Oopsie Daisy
(4,813 posts)stopdiggin
(13,168 posts)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)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!!
whathehell
(29,943 posts)Owl
(3,715 posts)kimbutgar
(23,839 posts)Polybius
(18,800 posts)But I think they would draw the line at a wedding or inauguration.
qazplm135
(7,588 posts)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)Fetterman did.
...which leads me to believe he is *not quite there* mentally.
Irish_Dem
(61,396 posts)Representing the Senate and their entire state?
not think they would do that to a inauguration though.
Henry203
(254 posts)I knew that as soon as I saw his get up.
Deep State Witch
(11,479 posts)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)... 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)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.
FakeNoose
(36,284 posts)Deep State Witch
(11,479 posts)Were both Northsiders!
LeftInTX
(31,535 posts)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)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)He IS a contrarian and just adding to the stress. I wish he would stop this.
rpannier
(24,613 posts)At the time, that included Matt Gaetz
FakeNoose
(36,284 posts)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)Live and learn, I guess.
FakeNoose
(36,284 posts)I guess we've traveled in different crowds.
Orrex
(64,466 posts)Imports like me are left in the lurch!
FakeNoose
(36,284 posts)... 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)if this guy was marrying - say your sister .. ? "Oh, honey ... Please, please don't !!"
AkFemDem
(2,236 posts)in this case, I approve because it really drives home a "too cold for an outdoor inauguration? Wussies!" message
sop
(12,032 posts)Seasider
(193 posts)ShazzieB
(19,109 posts)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.
Think. Again.
(20,045 posts)....after his wife and kids are deported.
Rebl2
(15,199 posts)know his wife was from another country.
Think. Again.
(20,045 posts)Rebl2
(15,199 posts)to get in monsters good graces so he doesnt throw his wife and kids out of the country maybe?
Think. Again.
(20,045 posts)...people who support him do it because they agree with (and enjoy) his sadism and hatred.
Silent Type
(7,723 posts)FakeNoose
(36,284 posts)Please see my reply #15 above.
Srkdqltr
(7,874 posts)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)But the ATP players all look great in shorts.
Srkdqltr
(7,874 posts)spooky3
(36,662 posts)as long as they aren't wearing black socks and shoes, or something like that, with the shorts.
manicdem
(513 posts)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.
TheCowsCameHome
(40,224 posts)Trump will find a slot for him.
OrlandoDem2
(2,388 posts)Actually hes an idiot. Show some class and dress properly as a US Senator!
Think. Again.
(20,045 posts)OrlandoDem2
(2,388 posts)alarimer
(16,716 posts)(To be fair, though, Trump doesn't deserve anything like normal decorum).
Paladin
(29,147 posts)Beyond his wildest, cracked dreams.
doc03
(37,160 posts)switch parties.
BoRaGard
(3,570 posts)Response to Polybius (Original post)
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bluestarone
(18,527 posts)I'll decide after i see how he votes on future bills.
andym
(5,766 posts)Good on Fetterman.
Deminpenn
(16,394 posts)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.
ananda
(31,079 posts)It's hard to watch.
Southern_gent
(65 posts)oberle
(73 posts)Why in hell does he have to do the manspread right in the front row? It's ugly.
C0RI0LANUS
(2,470 posts)Callie1979
(436 posts)There should be a MINIMUM dress code for stuff like this & the Congress.
claudette
(4,793 posts)looks terrible for a Senator to be dressed like that in public.
ellemb
(104 posts)dutch777
(3,729 posts)dalton99a
(85,347 posts)perhaps a suit and dress shoes like for a college kid going to a job interview
LeftInTX
(31,535 posts)On a day that full of sh__, John Fetterman is a source of humor
Escape
(91 posts)to pretend he's not trying at all.
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Kali
(55,948 posts)especially if it bothers repukes, but I do care how he votes. seemed so promising, hope he doesn't fuck us over.
MadMike47
(124 posts)For going to Trump's inauguration.
Polybius
(18,800 posts)Except for Pelosi and Michelle Obama.
Mawspam2
(870 posts)The crew that got him elected did a great job, the candidate, not so much.
CloudWatcher
(1,948 posts)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).
Shrek
(4,217 posts)What a lost opportunity.
Vinca
(51,395 posts)But in the age of Trump, what the hell does it matter? Up is down, down is up and sanity is a foreign word.