How is John Fetterman's recovery going?

Since suffering the stroke May 13, Fetterman has made no public appearances, other than his campaign releasing short videos. Hopefully, Fetterman’s recovery is proceeding smoothly. But Fetterman was unable to make any campaign appearances over the Independence Day weekend. His campaign says he will be campaigning again “really soon.”

“John is feeling good,” said Joe Calvello, Fetterman’s campaign spokesperson. “He is getting better every day and will be back on the campaign trail really soon. His recovery is going smoothly and he is right on track.”

It would be good news if that is indeed the case. But Pennsylvania Democrats likely remember that Fetterman’s initial explanation of his hospitalization was, at minimum, a lie of omission. Fetterman didn’t mention his diagnosis of cardiomyopathy — a weakened heart muscle — and initially downplayed what was later revealed to be a severe stroke; in a subsequent statement, Fetterman stated that he “almost died.” On June 4, the Washington Post reported, “his ability to have conversations rapidly has not fully recovered, though he is improving and doctors still predict a full recovery.”