John Fetterman Returns to Work, Immediately Trolls Right-Wing 'Fringy Fringies'

Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) returned to work this week after his treatment for depression and quickly engaged in one of his favorite diversions: trolling his critics on the right.

Last month, some conservatives on social media claimed Fetterman had been replaced by a body double while undergoing inpatient treatment at Walter Reed medical center.

Fetterman, who was known for his sharp social media responses during last year’s Senate campaign, posted a video rebutting the “fringy fringies” who claim he has a body double — with himself playing the role of his own supposed double:

Fetterman had a stroke while campaigning for Senate last year, and earlier this month told CBS News that he began experiencing depression symptoms after the election but before he was sworn in.

Roughly a third of stroke patients battle clinical depression afterward.

Fetterman told CBS his depression is in remission and that he feels hopeful “for the first time.”