Biden tweeted support for Fetterman after learning he was being treated for depression: ‘Leading By Example’

President Joe Biden expresses support for Senator John Fetterman (D-Pennsylvania), who is undergoing treatment for depression.

In a Friday tweet, Biden wrote: “John, Giselle – Jill and I are thinking of your family today. Millions of people struggle with depression every day, often in private.”

“Getting the help you need is bold and important. We are grateful to you for leading by example,” he added.

John, Giselle – Jill and I are thinking about your family today.

Millions of people struggle with depression every day, often alone.

Getting the care you need is bold and important. We thank you for leading by example.

— President Biden (@POTUS) February 17, 2023

Fetterman’s chief of staff, Adam Gentleson, said in a statement Thursday: “Senator John Fetterman checked into Walter Reed National Military Medical Center last night for treatment of clinical depression.”

“Although John has experienced intermittent depression throughout his life, it has only become serious in recent weeks,” he continued.

Gentleson explained that the congressional attending physician had recommended that Fetterman be treated in the hospital.

“After examining John, the doctors at Walter Reed told us that John was receiving the care he needed and would return to his room soon,” the statement said.

Senator John Fetterman checked in last night with Walter Reed “to receive treatment for clinical depression,” Fetterman’s chief of staff said in a new statement.

“Although John has experienced depression from time to time throughout his life, it has only become serious in recent weeks.” pic.twitter.com/XAprqJDSq1

— Alaina Treene (@alaynatreene) February 16, 2023

On Friday, NBC News’ Dash Burns tweeted: “NEW: A senior aide to Senator Fetterman tells me he will likely be hospitalized for clinical depression for ‘several weeks.’

NEW: A senior aide to Senator Fetterman told me that he would likely be in the hospital for clinical depression for “several weeks.”

— Dasha Burns (@DashaBurns) February 17, 2023

Fetterman was sworn in for his first term as a senator in January.

He turned over a key seat in the Pennsylvania Senate, which helped Democrats increase their majority in the House by one.

During the campaign, Fetterman suffered a stroke that forced him out for three months.

In October, the Fetterman campaign published a letter from his physician, Dr. Clifford Chen, stating: “On the whole, the Lieutenant Governor is recovering well from his stroke and his health continues to improve.”

He noted that the then Senate nominee “continues to show symptoms of an auditory processing disorder that could be perceived as a hearing problem.”

However, Chen said Fetterman’s communication showed signs of improvement.

“He has no job restrictions and can work full-time in the civil service,” Chen added.

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