The Left and the media are usually in cahoots. But time are changing.
And now a leading Leftist put the mainstream media on blast for this disgusting move.
Gisele Fetterman Criticizes Media Intrusion into Family Privacy
In a July 23, 2025, episode of Meghan McCain’s podcast “Citizen McCain,” Gisele Fetterman, wife of Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.), expressed frustration over the media’s invasive coverage of her family’s personal struggles.
She recounted an incident in 2023 when media trucks surrounded her home after her husband checked into Walter Reed Medical Center for depression treatment, shortly after his Senate swearing-in.
“My husband is a public figure, but I am a private citizen and journalists don’t seem to really care,” she told McCain.
“They knew John wasn’t there. They were looking for me, and I was in the car… they were surrounding literally the whole outside [of] my house.”
Gisele emphasized her status as a private citizen and her desire to shield her children from such scrutiny, though she acknowledged their right to read reports about their father.
Media’s Handling of Health Issues Draws Scrutiny
Gisele Fetterman’s remarks come in the context of intense media focus on Sen. John Fetterman’s health, which became a central issue during his 2022 Senate campaign following a stroke in May of that year.
After his election, coverage continued as he sought treatment for depression in 2023, with the senator openly discussing his cognitive and mental health challenges since.
In the podcast, McCain shared her own experience with media during her father Sen. John McCain’s battle with brain cancer, which he died from in 2018, describing it as “one of the worst times in my entire life.”
When asked if the media had learned to approach health issues with compassion, Gisele replied, “No. Definitely not,” arguing that outlets are “rewarded by clicks” and incentivized to produce intrusive stories.
Fetterman’s Political Stance and Media Narratives
Since taking office in 2023, Sen. Fetterman has faced media attention not only for his health but also for his political positions, including his support for Israel, immigration enforcement, and occasional defenses of President Donald Trump, which have drawn criticism from progressive Democrats.
Reports, such as a May 2025 New York Magazine article, have alleged erratic behavior and tensions between Fetterman and his wife over his Israel stance, which the senator dismissed as a “hit piece.”
Gisele, in the podcast, clarified she has no interest in political office and would not support her husband running for president.
Gisele’s interview, airing on 2WAY’s “Citizen McCain” at noon ET on July 23, reflects ongoing tensions between public figures’ families and a media landscape driven by attention-grabbing headlines.
