Sen. John Fetterman Discusses Congress and Dress Code on ‘The Late Show’

Sen. John Fetterman, a Democrat from Pennsylvania, made headlines during his recent appearance on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.” During the interview, he commented on the quality of individuals being sent to serve in Washington, D.C., raising eyebrows and sparking a flurry of social media reactions.

Fetterman stated that he believed America wasn’t sending its “best and brightest” to the nation’s capital, a statement met with laughter from the audience. He expressed disbelief that those individuals were making crucial government decisions, remarking that it was a frightening thought. His comments were in response to a question posed by Colbert about whether it was “awkward” to face a lawmaker in person who he had posted a meme about.

Unsurprisingly, Fetterman’s statements quickly became a hot topic on social media, with many individuals poking fun at the irony of his own remarks. Former GOP Governor Mike Huckabee suggested that Fetterman unintentionally embodied the truth he spoke, and that the situation could have been a skit on Saturday Night Live. Conservative columnist and author Joe Concha criticized Fetterman, pointing out his lack of real-world job experience and reliance on his parents into his 40s. Fetterman’s remarks were met with similar sentiments from others, including Steve Guest, a former staffer for Senator Ted Cruz, and Chaya Raichik, a creator from Libs of TikTok.

Conservative commentator Alex Lorusso noted the irony of Fetterman’s comments, while Monica Crowley and Benny Johnson also chimed in with their takes on the situation. Fetterman’s appearance on “The Late Show” followed Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer’s decision to relax the dress code in the Senate, allowing Fetterman to continue wearing his trademark hooded sweatshirts and gym shorts. This move was met with criticism from those who advocated for decorum in the Senate.

However, after the rule change, Senators Joe Manchin and Mitt Romney introduced a resolution that passed unanimously, formalizing a dress code for men that includes wearing a coat, tie, and slacks.

During the interview with Colbert, Fetterman and the late-night host also discussed Fetterman’s personal struggles. Fetterman opened up about his recovery from a stroke and his ongoing battle with mental health issues, including depression and auditory processing problems that have affected his ability to communicate. He used a tablet to transcribe Colbert’s questions during the interview.

As of the time of this report, Fetterman’s office had not provided a comment to Fox News Digital. Thomas Catenacci, a politics writer for Fox News Digital, contributed to this report.

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