Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania was hospitalized Thursday morning after a fall near his home in Braddock, according to a statement released by his office. The senator was taken to a hospital in Pittsburgh for evaluation and treatment, as reported by Fox News.
“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 said.
BREAKING: Pray for Sen. John Fetterman as he just suffered a fall and was transported to the hospital in Pittsburgh.
“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… pic.twitter.com/jaf79suYB9
— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) November 13, 2025
“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 spokesperson said Fetterman is “doing well and receiving routine observation at the hospital.” The office also shared a statement from the senator, who commented on the incident.
“If you thought my face looked bad before, wait until you see it now!” Fetterman said.
John Fetterman just became lightheaded and had a fall where he hit his face. He was transported to the hospital and appears to be fine.
FETTERMAN: “If you thought my face looked bad before, wait until you see it now!”
This dude’s really starting to grown on me! pic.twitter.com/FnILyUinvI
— SaltyGoat (@SaltyGoat17) November 13, 2025
According to his office, Fetterman opted to remain hospitalized so doctors could adjust his medication regimen.
Fetterman has dealt with medical challenges in the past, including a stroke in 2022 during his Senate campaign that affected his ability to speak and process auditory information for a period of time.
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.
pic.twitter.com/kZqEd9CqEg— Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) November 13, 2025
His ongoing health monitoring has remained a consistent part of his work schedule since entering the Senate.
The hospitalization comes at a time when Fetterman has drawn attention for breaking with most Senate Democrats during the recent government shutdown.
He was among the members who voted to reopen the federal government, a position that drew both praise and criticism inside his party.
Fetterman’s office did not specify how long he is expected to remain under medical supervision. Additional updates are expected once doctors complete their evaluation and finalize adjustments to his treatment plan.
