(WHTM)– Senator Dave McCormick (R-PA) showed support for fellow Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) on X Friday, amid questions being raised regarding Fetterman’s well-being.

Reports surrounding Fetterman’s mental health have been circulating after multiple media outlets published pieces regarding his mental health.

McCormick came to Fetterman’s defense on X, calling the recent reports concerning Fetterman’s mental health “vicious, personal attacks.”

It’s time to put politics aside and stop these vicious, personal attacks against Senator Fetterman, his wife, and his health. While we have many differences, we are both committed to working together to achieve results for the people of Pennsylvania and make their lives better. He is authentic, decent, principled, and a fighter. These disgraceful smears against him are not the John that I know and respect.
Sen. Dave McCormick via X

The Associated Press reported that Fetterman had an “outburst” during a meeting with Teachers’ Union officials last week after an attendee of the meeting reported that Fetterman began repeating himself, shouting “why does everybody hate me, what did I ever do,” and slamming his hands on a desk.

The New York Magazine also published a report stating that former staff and political advisors to Fetterman voiced concerns regarding his mental health. The Democratic Senator has been open about his struggles with his mental health in the past, and he was hospitalized for treatment of clinical depression in 2023.

The FreeStore, opened by Senator John Fetterman’s wife, Gisele, to distribute free clothing and food in Braddock, was also vandalized in early April. Sen. Fetterman posted a photo on social media of a banner placed in the store, which called the two “Genocide John” and “Genocide Gisele.”

Fetterman has said he believes he’s still fit to serve in the Senate, a term that runs through 2028.