Republican Ohio Sen. Bernie Moreno reportedly called Democratic New York Sen. Minority Leader Chuck Schumer a "drooling moron" in a remark to The New York Times during an in-depth piece on Democratic Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman. Fetterman's absenteeism and mental health have sparked concern and criticism on Capitol Hill. "Chuck Schumer is a drooling moron compared to John Fetterman," Moreno said,accordingto the New York Times. Moreno also calledFettermana "really, really cool dude." Fetterman has lately aligned himself more with Republicans on issues, including his support forIsraelafter the October 7 Hamas attack. He has also voiced skepticism toward for Democrats' calls for a ceasefire inGaza, criticized aspects of cancel culture, and embraced stricter immigration enforcement.(RELATED: 'Really Common Sense': Fetterman Says Deporting Illegal Immigrants With Criminal Records Shouldn't Be 'Controversial') Fetterman was hospitalized fordepressionshortly after taking office. "It shook me that people are willing to weaponize that I got help," he told The New York Times. "This became the Belichick girlfriend story of politics," Fetterman added, referencing the viral media fixation on NFL coach Bill Belichick's much-younger girlfriend. The New York Times' profile revealed how Fetterman, once floated as a potential2028 presidential contender, has grown isolated in Washington, distancing himself from both his staff andfellow Democrats. He's quit the party's caucus group chat, skipped weekly lunches, and missed dozens of floor votes. Though Fetterman has denied any intention of switching parties, he told the outlet he appreciates his Republican colleagues and shares views with them on several hot-button issues, even while remaining pro-union and pro-choice
