- Sen. Fetterman called former aides "disgruntled staffers" and blasted a WSJ story that used leaked texts accusing him of skipping meetings — he apologized for a "dumb joke" about CHOP but otherwise called the reports smears.
- Ex-staffers have launched an anonymous X account threatening more leaks, adding to prior concerns about his behavior and contributing to sagging approval among Democrats amid fights over Israel, Iran and immigration.
- Republican Sen. Dave McCormick publicly defended Fetterman and said he'll keep working with him, even as the controversy raises questions about Fetterman's standing and a possible 2028 reelection bid.
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