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and word retrieval issues since his stroke and has been transparent about his use of closed captions to ensure he understands questions in interviews.Tuesday the Lt. Gov. struggled to “understand what he hears and to speak clearly” and “occasionally stuttered” during the interview, which was filmed with reporter Dasha Burns at Fetterman’s home on Friday.
While NBC News billed this sit-down as an exclusive, Fetterman has done a number of interviews with media outlets since his stroke, but this is the first to focus heavily on his speech issues. Fetterman emphasized that he is on the road to full recovery and that his health would not impact his ability to serve in the Senate if voters choose him over Republican Mehmet Oz. Since his stroke, he has faced relentless attacks from the celebrity doctor, who has taken shots at his opponent’s cognitive abilities and overall health. The Fetterman campaign in SeptemberThis is a developing story and will be updated.
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