Senator John Fetterman suffered from a fall on November 13, 2025, leading to his hospitalization in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The 56-year-old Democrat’s spokesperson released an announcement on his behalf that day, updating concerned constituents about his health.
Below, learn the way Fetterman is doing now and more about his health.
Why Was John Fetterman Hospitalized in 2025?
Fetterman was hospitalized after falling in Braddock, Pennsylvania, on November 13, 2025. In accordance with his spokesperson, who shared a statement concerning the incident via the senator’s X account, Fetterman was taken to a hospital “out of an abundance of caution.”
“During an early morning walk, Senator Fetterman sustained a fall near his home in Braddock. Out of an abundance of caution, he was transported to a hospital in Pittsburgh,” the spokesperson’s statement began, adding that the rationale for Fetterman’s fall was resulting from a “ventricular fibrillation flare-up that led to Senator Fetterman feeling light-headed, falling to the bottom and hitting his face with minor injuries.”
Statement from Sen. Fetterman’s Spokesperson:
“During an early morning walk, Senator Fetterman sustained a fall near his home in Braddock.
Out of an abundance of caution, he was transported to a hospital in Pittsburgh.
Upon evaluation, it was established he had a ventricular…
— U.S. Senator John Fetterman (@SenFettermanPA) November 13, 2025
How Is John Fetterman Doing After His Fall?
Fetterman released an announcement via his spokesperson, joking, “When you thought my face looked bad before, wait until you see it now!”
“He’s doing well and receiving routine commentary on the hospital,” the rep explained within the X announcement. “He has opted to remain so doctors can fine-tune his medication regimen. Senator Fetterman is grateful for the EMTs, doctors, and nurses who’re providing his care.”
Does John Fetterman Have Health Issues?
Yes, Fetterman was diagnosed with “atrial fibrillation, an irregular heart rhythm, together with a decreased heart pump” in 2017 by his cardiologist Dr. Ramesh Chandra, but his diagnosis was not disclosed to the general public until 2022. That 12 months, he suffered from a stroke.
“The prognosis I may give for John’s heart is that this: If he takes his medications, eats healthy and exercises, he’ll be high quality,” Chandra explained, in line with CNN. “If he does what I’ve told him, and I do imagine that he takes his recovery and his health very seriously this time, he should have the opportunity to campaign and serve within the U.S. Senate with no problem.”