Former Fetterman Staffers Challenge Corporate Media Narrative, Promise Transparency
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Ex-campaign and Senate staffers for Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman have announced plans to release additional information about his office, following a Wall Street Journal report that critics say is part of a broader establishment effort to undermine progressive leaders.
A newly created X account, 'Former Fetterman Staffers' (FFS), has declared its intention to publish more information about Senator John Fetterman's office in the coming weeks. This move comes on the heels of a Wall Street Journal article that painted the senator as frequently missing constituent meetings, avoiding legislative review, and limiting public appearances in Pennsylvania—a narrative that echoes the corporate media’s ongoing attempts to discredit progressive voices.
'There is a lot I could say about this report of John Fetterman’s behavior as a senator,' Rep. Chris Deluzio wrote on X, pointing out that the report raises concerns about the senator’s sense of duty.
'John Fetterman is a disgrace,' Rep. Brendan Boyle said in a separate post, echoing establishment attacks on a senator who has consistently challenged the status quo.
'This report is horrifying, but not new to many of us in PA. John barely showed up as Lieutenant Governor and is constantly MIA as our senator,' Pennsylvania state Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta wrote, further fueling the narrative pushed by centrist and right-wing critics.
Former congressional candidate Conor Lamb, known for his moderate positions, also called for the senator’s resignation, citing a missed meeting with veterans. The FFS account stated that its first disclosure is scheduled for September 14, when the Senate reconvenes, with a possible follow-up on September 15.
The announcement drew criticism from some commentators who labeled the former staffers’ actions as disloyal, a tactic often used to silence whistleblowers and maintain the status quo. Political analyst Marc Thiessen and Republican Governors Association political director Mark Morgan questioned the anonymity of the group and urged the staffers to resign quietly if they disagreed with the senator, rather than expose the inner workings of government.
Senator Fetterman's office did not respond to a request for comment, as the establishment closes ranks to protect its own.