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Daily Mail
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
John Fetterman looks unrecognizable as he credits AI for brand new makeover
Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman was spotted wearing a suit on Capitol Hill Thursday, a far cry from his usually attire of a hoodie and athletic shorts. The senior senator from Pennsylvania was seen wandering the halls under the U.S. capitol in his sharp threads, and also posed for a photo with his Republican colleague from the Commonwealth Dave McCormick, celebrating the latter's maiden floor speech. Fetterman himself commented on his look Thursday, joking that 'It's all A.I.' Many on X noticed the radically different look for Fetterman, but reactions were mixed. Some users complimented the Senator, while others wondered why he didn't dress like this more often. Pam Besteder, posting under the handle @pambesteder asked 'Why does Fetterman wear a suit to this but not to Trump's Inauguration? Has he realized this ridiculousness of not being dressed professionally as a Senator I wonder? 'Finally Fetterman can afford a suit! He sure has changed the last year or so,' wrote Johnny Midnight. X user @Kimberly Reich noted 'I didn't recognize Senator Fetterman (at first)...' Another user with the X handle @joannesnyder64 wrote '@JohnFetterman you look great in a suit!! Please wear it more often.' Fetterman is, as many users pointed out, typically spotted in much more relaxed attire. In 2023, shortly after Fetterman was elected to the chamber, then Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer told the Senate Sergeant at arms to not enforce the dress code. That lasted about a week until the Senate passed a formal dress code. US Senator John Fetterman (L) and his wife Gisele Barreto Fetterman arrive for the White House Correspondents' Association (WHCA) dinner at the Washington Hilton, in Washington, DC, on April 27, 2024 The SHORTS Act ('SHow Our Respect To the Senate') required business attire, specifying "a coat, tie, and slacks or other long pants" for men. It didn't say anything about women's attire. "Though we've never had an official dress code, the events over the past week have made us all feel as though formalizing one is the right path forward," Schumer said at the time. Back in 2023, Fetterman, known for his sense of humor responded to an announcement of the rule's passage with a meme, while also promising to comply with the regulations. — U.S. Senator John Fetterman (@SenFettermanPA) September 27, 2023 Fetterman has been spotted dressed professionally at work on other occasions such as the day that he presided over the Senate for the first time. He also wore one the day that he was sworn in to the chamber, which prompted some to wonder if he had turned over a new leaf in taking on a new job. Fetterman is now wearing a suit as he's walks into preside in the Senate chamber — Joseph Zeballos-Roig (@josephzeballos) September 28, 2023 Fetterman wore a suit. He's now Senator Fetterman. — Frida Ghitis (@FridaGhitis) January 3, 2023 The Senior Pennsylvania Senator did not wear a suit to Trump's inauguration this past January. He did wear one when he attended his own swearing-in to be the Lieutenant Governor of Pennsylvania.
Fox News
a day ago
- Business
- Fox News
Why Fetterman is right: The fight against cashless stores defends Main Street and working-class Americans
Sen. John Fetterman may be a Democrat, but on the issue of banning cashless-only businesses, he's 100% right – and every small business owner, working-class American and financial realist should take note. As a financial planner and entrepreneur, I've seen how pushing the U.S. toward a fully cashless society doesn't just inconvenience people – it hurts them. It widens the wealth gap, excludes millions from daily commerce and puts Main Street businesses at a competitive disadvantage. When Fetterman says, "It's simple – it's legal tender. If you accept money, you have to accept all money," he's not just making a populist statement. He's standing up for every American who gets punished simply for trying to pay with the money they earned. Cashless Policies Punish the Working Class Let's look at the numbers: When a store refuses cash, it's essentially telling millions of people – especially seniors, low-income earners and minorities – that their money isn't welcome. As the Pennsylvania senator put it, "We can't let stores discriminate against people just because they don't have a credit card or a smartphone." Cashless = Classless This push toward a cashless economy is driven by tech elites who assume everyone has digital access. Aren't you sick and tired of the guilt tipping button that now asks you for 20 or 25 or 30% tip with a server watching over you to see what you are going to give them. But this isn't Silicon Valley – it's America. Here, you should be able to buy lunch or medicine with a few bucks in your pocket. And for many Americans, cash isn't optional – it's essential. Why It's Bad for Business As someone who works with business owners every day and having owned a concrete driveway installation company, I can tell you, going cashless is bad for business. Here's why: Privacy and Surveillance Concerns Every digital transaction is tracked. Your location, purchases and habits are cataloged and monetized by Big Tech and banks. Cash, on the other hand, protects privacy. No monthly statements, no tracking, no algorithms. The more we give up cash, the more control we give away – to institutions that charge fees, track behavior and limit access. The Federal Fix: A Simple Ban on Refusing Cash Cities like Philadelphia, San Francisco and New York have already banned cashless-only retail. It's time to go national. Fetterman's proposed federal law would: It's not about resisting innovation – it's about ensuring inclusion. Legal tender should mean what it says: legal for all debts, public and private. Final Thought: Cash Is Economic Freedom Once we lose cash, we lose a piece of our freedom. We become more dependent on banks, apps and companies that profit off our transactions and control access to our own money. Fetterman nailed it: "We're going to keep pushing until every American – regardless of income – can walk into a store and buy what they need with a few bucks in their pocket." He's right. And if we care about fairness, privacy and keeping Main Street open to all, we need to get behind him. Because cash isn't just currency. It's economic liberty – and it's worth protecting.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Gisele Fetterman lambasts 'terrible' media, says journalists bombarded her when husband was sick
The wife of Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., slammed the media for invading her family's privacy in a new podcast interview, saying the industry was rewarded for acting terribly. "My husband is a public figure, but I am a private citizen and journalists don't seem to really care," Gisele Fetterman told Meghan McCain in an upcoming episode of her podcast, "Citizen McCain." Gisele Fetterman explained how her house was surrounded by media trucks after her husband checked himself into Walter Reed Medical Center for depression weeks after he was sworn into the U.S. Senate in 2023. "They knew John wasn't there. They were looking for me, and I was in the car," she told McCain. "I went into the garage, but they were surrounding literally the whole outside [of] my house. National, local, and, you know, I am a private citizen." Democrat John Fetterman Declares Support For Ice, Condemning Any Calls For Abolition As 'Outrageous' Gisele Fetterman said she wished she could protect her children from public scrutiny but admitted that she wouldn't stop them from reading the reports about their father if they wanted to. Read On The Fox News App John Fetterman's health was a focal point during his Senate campaign for Pennsylvania after he suffered a stroke in May 2022. Though he won the race, the scrutiny over his health continued after he checked himself into Walter Reed to be treated for depression after taking office. He has been open in the years since about his cognitive and mental health struggles. McCain shared with Fetterman that the media coverage during her father John McCain's battle with brain cancer intensified the situation and made it "one of the worst times in my entire life." He died in 2018. McCain asked Fetterman if she felt the press had "learned any lessons" about treating people dealing with health issues with "kindness and compassion." Fetterman Lashes Out At 'Hit Piece' After Confrontation With Reporter About His Health "No," Fetterman responded. "Definitely not." She argued that the media profited from these stories so they were incentivized to report on personal matters. "I think they're rewarded by clicks and how many people read the article," she argued. "I think it's rewarded, so the goal is to be more and more terrible." Since taking office in 2023, John Fetterman has drawn criticism from progressives within his own party over his staunch support for Israel, immigration enforcement and occasional defense of President Donald Trump. Liberals Who Rallied Behind Fetterman Post-stroke In 2022 Turn On Pro-israel Senator After Ny Magazine Report Ahead of Trump's second inauguration, Fetterman faced backlash for meeting with the then-president-elect at Mar-a-Lago. He called Trump "kind" and "cordial" during an appearance on "The View," and said his New York criminal trial was "politically motivated." Reports have emerged from Fetterman's staffers describing erratic behavior behind the scenes since he took office. A New York Magazine article in May also revealed alleged tensions between Fetterman and his wife over his backing of Israel and its war in Gaza, and the senator dismissed the story as a "hit piece." In the wide-ranging "Citizen McCain" interview airing Wednesday at noon ET on 2WAY's "Citizen McCain," Gisele Fetterman also revealed she had no interest in running for political office and confessed she wouldn't be supportive of her husband running for president. Fox News Digital reached out to his office for article source: Gisele Fetterman lambasts 'terrible' media, says journalists bombarded her when husband was sick
Fox News
3 days ago
- Politics
- Fox News
Gisele Fetterman lambasts 'terrible' media, says journalists bombarded her when husband was sick
The wife of Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., slammed the media for invading her family's privacy in a new podcast interview, saying the industry was rewarded for acting terribly. "My husband is a public figure, but I am a private citizen and journalists don't seem to really care," Gisele Fetterman told Meghan McCain in an upcoming episode of her podcast, "Citizen McCain." Gisele Fetterman explained how her house was surrounded by media trucks after her husband checked himself into Walter Reed Medical Center for depression weeks after he was sworn into the U.S. Senate in 2023. "They knew John wasn't there. They were looking for me, and I was in the car," she told McCain. "I went into the garage, but they were surrounding literally the whole outside [of] my house. National, local, and, you know, I am a private citizen." Gisele Fetterman said she wished she could protect her children from public scrutiny but admitted that she wouldn't stop them from reading the reports about their father if they wanted to. John Fetterman's health was a focal point during his Senate campaign for Pennsylvania after he suffered a stroke in May 2022. Though he won the race, the scrutiny over his health continued after he checked himself into Walter Reed to be treated for depression after taking office. He has been open in the years since about his cognitive and mental health struggles. McCain shared with Fetterman that the media coverage during her father John McCain's battle with brain cancer intensified the situation and made it "one of the worst times in my entire life." He died in 2018. McCain asked Fetterman if she felt the press had "learned any lessons" about treating people dealing with health issues with "kindness and compassion." "No," Fetterman responded. "Definitely not." She argued that the media profited from these stories so they were incentivized to report on personal matters. "I think they're rewarded by clicks and how many people read the article," she argued. "I think it's rewarded, so the goal is to be more and more terrible." Since taking office in 2023, John Fetterman has drawn criticism from progressives within his own party over his staunch support for Israel, immigration enforcement and occasional defense of President Donald Trump. Ahead of Trump's second inauguration, Fetterman faced backlash for meeting with the then-president-elect at Mar-a-Lago. He called Trump "kind" and "cordial" during an appearance on "The View," and said his New York criminal trial was "politically motivated." Reports have emerged from Fetterman's staffers describing erratic behavior behind the scenes since he took office. A New York Magazine article in May also revealed alleged tensions between Fetterman and his wife over his backing of Israel and its war in Gaza, and the senator dismissed the story as a "hit piece." In the wide-ranging "Citizen McCain" interview airing Wednesday at noon ET on 2WAY's "Citizen McCain," Gisele Fetterman also revealed she had no interest in running for political office and confessed she wouldn't be supportive of her husband running for president. Fox News Digital reached out to his office for comment.
Daily Mail
17-07-2025
- Politics
- Daily Mail
Gisele Fetterman's 'heartbreak' as husband sides with Trump on ICE
By Gisele Fetterman said that 'every single day is a heartbreak' as she's watched President Donald Trump implement his promised mass deportation plan. The wife of Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman is opening up about her unexpected journey from undocumented immigrant to prominent political spouse in her new book, Radical Tenderness: The Value of Vulnerability in an Often Unkind World. Fetterman was born in Brazil and arrived in the U.S. at age 7 on a tourist visa, which she and her mother overstayed, both becoming undocumented immigrants. She detailed her family's story on the pages of her book and talked about how it has formed her current political opinions in a recent interview with Philadelphia's WHYY. Those stances are seemingly at odds with her husband, who has received recent praise from Trump for supporting ICE agents as his administration ramps up the deportations. She said that immigrants 'contribute so much to society' - pointing out how they kept businesses open during the COVID-19 pandemic and picked the food Americans eat every day. 'But not only that, like they're just humans, and that's enough, right?' she said to WHYY. 'I think contributing is great, but just wanting a better life for your family is enough.' She said she made that pitch directly to Trump, when she and John Fetterman met with the president-elect at Mar-a-Lago a week before his swearing-in. Fetterman said she wanted to tell Trump her story and advocate for undocumented immigrants who came to the U.S. as children, called Dreamers, 'not to be naive to think I'm going to change his mind, but I should at least try.' She said she told Trump about 'the contributions of Dreamers,' that they were 'not numbers' but 'real people.' What she heard from Trump then surprised her - as it hasn't been reflected in his policies over the past six months. 'And in that meeting, about Dreamers, he said he agrees,' she revealed. 'He said that Dreamers are American. He said many of them don't even speak their native language.' Reflecting on the conversation this month, she said, 'I don't think there is sense to be made.' 'I think this is what we have to get through until it changes. And you know, the more people that are celebrating and giving him credit for the things he's saying and doing, it's just empowering him to continue to do more of that.' Her husband, who was sworn in in January 2023, posted to X on July 10 that 'ICE performs an important job for our country.' 'Any calls to abolish ICE are 100 percent inappropriate and outrageous,' the senator added. Fetterman spoke with WHYY the next day. The Fettermans also don't reportedly agree on the war with Gaza, according to New York Magazine , with the senator showing steadfast support for Israel and his wife pointing to Palestinian children who've been killed in the fighting. In the book Fetterman describes growing up undocumented - learning that she needed to not draw too much attention to herself - living in constant fear of deportation. 'I knew I couldn't have all the experiences my friends had,' she wrote. She feared the police, skipped out on a friend's invitation to go on a ski trip to Canada, knowing she didn't have the right documentation, and when graduating high school, wasn't sure if she could even apply for college. The book also detailed the racial stereotypes that followed her even after she became a green card holder in 2004 and a U.S. citizen in 2009, prior to her meeting her husband. One incident, that happened in 2015, was still fresh in her mind. She and her husband, then the mayor of Braddock, Pennsylvania, were hosting a book party for two local authors at their home - a converted car dealership that overlooks the Edgar Thomson Steel Works. Fetterman spent the morning cleaning the space and even hired a catering company to serve the guests. 'Slowly, our living room filled with people and the buzz of conversation, as a couple of servers circulated with appetizers and drinks,' she recounted. Fetterman, who was acclimating to being a political spouse, wrote that she wanted a moment to herself before the main event. 'Shortly before the reading was set to begin, I slipped past the caterers and into my pantry to hide for a little bit,' she recounted. 'I poured myself a glass of wine and checked my phone before walking back out into the kitchen.' As she was about to reenter the party she felt a tap on her shoulder. 'I turned to see an older, immaculately dressed woman with short hair. She leaned in and, lowering her voice, said, "I just want you to know that I saw what you did, and I'm going to tell Mr. Fetterman,"' the woman told her. Fetterman wrote that she was 'briefly confused' about the encounter in her home until it 'hit' her. 'She thought I was part of the catering staff, and she believed she'd caught me drinking on the job.' She added that she was 'not sure why' as she was wearing a cocktail dress, not the uniform of a waiter, and she was 'navigating the space with the comfort of a woman in her own home.' 'Yet for some reason, she looks at me and assumed that, not only was I not a guest at the event, but that I was part of the support staff,' Fetterman recalled. In the past, she continued, she would have 'frozen, remained silent, or started to cry' in this kind 'uncomfortable' situation, but the then 33-year-old said the woman caught her during a moment of personal growth. 'Every time something like this happened and I was forced to explain myself, I felt like I was giving up a little bit of my power. I was left having to deal with both my own pain as well as their shame for misunderstanding. It was frustrating. It was exhausting,' she wrote. 'Eventually, I realized it wasn't my job to teach anyone or guide them toward understanding me or my family.' She said she didn't owe anything to people who were 'operating based on personal biases and stereotypes.' Fetterman also said it wasn't her personality to react with 'snark or a clapback.' 'So rather than tell her who I was or that she was a guest in my house, I looked at her and said, "Please don't tell Mayor Fetterman. I don't want to get fired!"' she recalled. 'Then I smiled and walked away.' Moments later, the program began, and Fetterman was introduced as the mayor's wife. The woman who made to comment to her was right up front. 'We locked eyes, and I saw her face crumple as she recognized me; she was visibly horrified by her mistake,' Fetterman recalled. 'Later, she came up to me. "I really debated leaving," she said. "But Pittsburgh is so small. I know I will see you again." She apologized to me, and I thanked her,' she wrote. 'Before we said our goodbyes, we shared a toast, and she said, "I'll never make a mistake like that again." She wrote in the book that it was important that 'people leave every exchange with me with their dignity intact.' 'It was enough for me to simply know that I had neither shamed her nor taken on the labor of educating her,' she recalled. The book details a second, similar incident when Fetterman was taking her three children to a public pool. A woman seated next to her heard Fetterman speaking to her kids in her native Brazilian Portuguese while lathering them up with sunscreen for swim time. 'The woman turned over with interest and commented that she had tried and failed to find a babysitter who spoke a different language,' she recalled. '"That family is so lucky to have you," she said, assuming I was my kids' paid rather than unpaid caretaker.' Fetterman wrote that she responded 'cheerfully.' 'I hope they keep me around!' she said. Within moments, one of her children called her 'mom.' 'When the woman realized her mistake, she said, "I don't know why I assumed that," she wrote. 'Again, she was left to handle that question on her own.' In the book, Fetterman also detailed a scary, racist moment that occurred while she was shopping at the supermarket chain Aldi's amid the COVID-19 pandemic. 'There are moments, of course, that do not allow for grace or humor,' she noted. She said that Aldi's, which originated in Germany, was one of her places to people-watch and she had gone shopping that day to pick up some golden kiwis while the fruit was on sale. While she was waiting in line, she heard and saw a commotion with her peripheral vision. 'A visibly agitated woman was yelling obscenities, and at first, I thought, How sad, what the pandemic is doing to us . It took me a second to register what she was saying and another to realize that her comments were directed at me,' she said. 'She was calling me a thief and telling me I "don't belong in this country." She said I had "ruined John's bloodline,"' referencing the now-senator. 'I was frozen, in shock. The hate and darkness in her face was, frankly, terrifying.' She didn't confront the woman, instead paying for her groceries and leaving Aldi's, but the hateful moment didn't end there. 'She followed me out to the parking lot and started yelling racial slurs at me outside my car,' Fetterman recounted. 'had never met this woman before. She was a stranger who, for some reason, felt disgust and hatred toward me. I could see it in her eyes.' 'In that moment, I didn't have the energy to think of something witty to say, nor do I think she deserved any response,' she continued. 'I was shaken and in shock an sat sobbing and sat sobbing in my car for a long time. I reverted to my childhood self, once again that undocumented little girl who feared being deported.'
