Keystone Senator Under ‘Routine Observation’ After Fall, Jokes ‘If You Thought My Face Looked Bad Before…’

John Fetterman’s morning walk turned into a medical jolt — and a trip to the hospital.

The Pennsylvania Democrat is under “routine observation” in a Pittsburgh hospital after collapsing during an early Thursday stroll near his home in Braddock, his office announced.

According to the statement, doctors determined Fetterman suffered a ventricular fibrillation flare-up, leaving him light-headed, sending him to the ground, and causing minor facial injuries when he hit the pavement.

“Upon evaluation, it was established he had a ventricular fibrillation flare-up that led to Senator Fetterman feeling light-headed, falling to the ground and hitting his face with minor injuries,” the statement read.

“Senator Fetterman had this to say: ‘If you thought my face looked bad before, wait until you see it now!’

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

This story is developing…

BREAKING: Sen. John Fetterman has been transported to the hospital after taking a fall and hitting his face.

He reportedly had a ventricular fibrillation flare up leading to light headedness.

Pray for him.
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— Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) November 13, 2025