John Fetterman: The Hoodie-Wearing Senator
Breaking Senate Dress Code
Senate Dress Code Relaxed for Fetterman
United States Senator-elect John Fetterman made headlines on November 15, 2022, when he arrived for his first day of orientation wearing a sweatshirt and cargo shorts. This attire, unconventional for the Senate, prompted Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer to quietly relax the Senate's dress code, ostensibly to accommodate Fetterman's fashion choices.
Fetterman's Signature Style
Fetterman, a Democrat from Pennsylvania, has long been known for his casual dress. He campaigned in shorts and sweatshirts, and his constituents elected him into office expecting to see him continue his signature style. Despite being sworn in as lieutenant governor in January 2019, an occasion where a suit would be more typical, Fetterman opted for casual attire. Now, with the Senate's dress code relaxed, Fetterman can continue to wear his comfortable shorts and hoodies on the Senate floor without fear of violating any rules.
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