Sen. John Fetterman wears shorts and a hoodie to Trump inauguration

[Polybius]

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.

Read more: https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/sen-john-fetterman-shorts-hoodie-sneakers-trump-inauguration/6114684/

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[Joinfortmill]

1. He's a mess. Worse since his stroke.

[NYC Liberal]

2. I'm not one for overly strict formality or dress codes

but you’re a US Senator. Put a suit on. If any Republican showed up like that, we’d roast the hell out of them.

[hlthe2b]

8. Not "brave," not "independent," not "principled," just damned dorky...

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]

16. I hate bait and switch politicians.

I no longer can trust him.

[cyndensco]

27. Bait and Switch?

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]

32. I see. Didn't know that. But then....

….is he a stealth Republican? I hate them too.

[riversedge]

43. A dress shirt and jacket.......does not have to be suit. With

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]

49. ..or at least long pants?

[kimbutgar]

3. I know a few guys that always wear shorts even when it cold and wet.

[Polybius]

4. Me too

But I think they would draw the line at a wedding or inauguration.

[qazplm135]

7. I wear shorts almost all of the time

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.

[Irish_Dem]

26. Even if they were a sitting US Senator and attending a formal event?

Representing the Senate and their entire state?

[Rebl2]

40. Would

not think they would do that to a inauguration though.

[Henry203]

5. He is a phony

I knew that as soon as I saw his get up.

[Deep State Witch]

6. Fetterman

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]

15. If Fetterman had his nose up Chump's ass, like everyone implies

... 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]

19. That May Be True

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]

21. Greetings from the frozen Northside!

[Deep State Witch]

24. My Parents

Were both Northsiders!

[LeftInTX]

33. Something isn't right with Fetterman.

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]

35. He's playing Chump and the MAGAs

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]

51. How is he playing MAGA by acting like they would act, disrespectful.

He IS a contrarian and just adding to the stress. I wish he would stop this.

[rpannier]

45. The guy who said he'd vote for every one of Trump's Cabinat picks is not flipping the bird

At the time, that included Matt Gaetz

[FakeNoose]

50. Chuck Schumer knows what Fetterman is doing

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]

56. I've lived in Pittsburgh 25 years and have never once heard "state bird of Virginia"

Live and learn, I guess.

[AkFemDem]

9. Hahaha normally I hate this but...

in this case, I approve because it really drives home a "too cold for an outdoor inauguration? Wussies!" message

[sop]

10. Fetterman's obviously not well.

[Seasider]

11. So the DNC forced Biden out but kept this guy on after he had a stroke? Yeah that makes sense

[ShazzieB]

14. There hasn't been an opportunity to pushh him out yet.

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.]

12. Maybe he'll start dressing differently...

....after his wife and kids are deported.

[Rebl2]

41. Didn't

know his wife was from another country.

[Think. Again.]

47. Yes, which is why I'm confused that he is supportive of trump.

[Rebl2]

57. Trying

to get in monster’s good graces so he doesn’t throw his wife and kids out of the country maybe?

[Silent Type]

13. Heck, if he'd shown up in a suit, we'd be bashing him for showing respect to trump. Can't win.

[FakeNoose]

17. Exactly right! He's in a no-win situation

Please see my reply #15 above.

[Srkdqltr]

18. He can wear whatever he wants, and who cares.

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]

22. As a tennis fan for decades, I have to disagree. Not to sound like a pedo,

But the ATP players all look great in shorts.

[Srkdqltr]

23. Do i really have to say swiming, tennis and basketball ? Cyclists too.

[manicdem]

20. I like the no suits

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]

25. He's got big problems.

Trump will find a slot for him.

[OrlandoDem2]

28. But he's genuine. He's a common man.

Actually he’s an idiot. Show some class and dress properly as a US Senator!

[Think. Again.]

48. He comes from family money, the dressing down is a deliberate charade.

[OrlandoDem2]

55. Which makes it even worse.

[alarimer]

29. Is he trying to prove how big a jackass he is?

(To be fair, though, Trump doesn't deserve anything like normal decorum).

[doc03]

30. I think he is the Democrat most likely to

switch parties.

[BoRaGard]

31. Ahhhh, Johnny. We need to have a little sit down...

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[bluestarone]

36. I feel that this Democrat should at least be given a chance.

I'll decide after i see how he votes on future bills.

[andym]

37. Some might consider that attire disrespectful for an inauguration

Good on Fetterman.

[Deminpenn]

38. He's 6'8" or 6'9"

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]

39. Clearly there is something WAY wrong with him.

It's hard to watch.

[Southern_gent]

42. Why is it so clear

[oberle]

44. Manspread

Why in hell does he have to do the manspread right in the front row? It's ugly.

[C0RI0LANUS]

46. John Fetterman anagrams to "Fart' em ten, John!"

[Callie1979]

52. Wear SOMETHING decent doofus. This shit is ridiculous.

There should be a MINIMUM dress code for stuff like this & the Congress.

[claudette]

53. I think it

looks terrible for a Senator to be dressed like that in public.

[ellemb]

54. He's an idiot

[dutch777]

58. For anything with or for Trump I think this is totally appropriate. Maybe even add a pink pussy hat