Fetterman called ‘lazy trust fund baby’ after report claims he repeatedly blew off responsibilities

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Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) is facing criticism after a report accused the senator of repeatedly avoiding his job responsibilities, including constituent meetings and public appearances.

Fetterman reportedly declined to meet with three wheelchair-bound veterans who had traveled to his office, telling staffers that he was sick after the veterans arrived. He later told staffers that he had actually skipped the meeting to appear on Fox News to discuss the war in Iran, according to the Wall Street Journal.

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