John Fetterman had a bit of fun, and raised a lot of money, with a viral video of Dr. Mehmet Oz’s peculiar shopping trip for crudités at a so-called “Wegners” supermarket.
Now, a campaign official for the celebrity doctor, who is running for Senate in Pennsylvania, hit back at his Democratic rival by serving up fresh veggies commentary that mocked Fetterman’s recent stroke.
“If John Fetterman had ever eaten a vegetable in his life, then maybe he wouldn’t have had a major stroke and wouldn’t be in the position of having to lie about it constantly,” Rachel Tripp, Oz’s senior communications adviser said.
Lt. Gov. Fetterman, 53, suffered a stroke days before Pennsylvania’s Democratic primary in May and underwent a procedure to implant a pacemaker with a defibrillator. His doctor later revealed he has atrial fibrillation, which caused the stroke, and cardiomyopathy, which is why he got the implant.
Earlier this month, Fetterman returned to the campaign trail and told supporters he was grateful and feeling great. “I feel better than I have in years,” Fetterman said in an emotional speech.
Fetterman responded to the Oz campaign’s jab at his stroke in a post on Twitter.
“I had a stroke. I survived it. I’m truly so grateful to still be here today,” he tweeted. “I know politics can be nasty, but even then, I could *never* imagine ridiculing someone for their health challenges.”
In Oz’s now-infamous video, the celebrity doctor appeared at Redner’s, a Pennsylvania-based supermarket company that he mistakenly called “Wegners.” Oz said he wanted to get ingredients for his wife to make crudités, and he began grabbing items off the shelves, including broccoli, asparagus and carrots, totaling $10.
He then grabbed guacamole and a tub of fresh salsa, bringing the total up. “Guys, that’s $20 for crudités and this doesn’t include the tequila,” Oz said. “This is outrageous and we’ve got Joe Biden to thank for this.”
Fetterman used the video to tap into a larger theme of his rivalry with Oz, whom he’s relentlessly called out for being an out-of-touch transplant from New Jersey.
“In PA we call this a… veggie tray,” Fetterman wrote on Twitter Aug. 15, placing emphasis on Oz’s fancy term for a platter of vegetables.
Fetterman, who’s currently leading the polls, according to a recent poll, even offered up a limited-edition sticker “to honor Dr. Oz’s love for crudité and Wegners” for contributors to his campaign.
PA needs a change in leadership by voting out the liberal left who have been killing it. There are a couple of demonrats that need to go along with a few RINO’S. PA needs politicians who will work for the people and not for themselves, Just look at Philly which is run by a liberal
Fetterman has never held a job in his life and is supported by his daddy’s money. Two of his policies stand out for me: he would make PA a Sanctuary state and he would legalize all drugs, including heroine! And that’s just 2 of his many nutty ideas! Dr Oz needs to get off the petty fights, and ONLY concentrate on his never having had a job, and Fetterman”s own nutty policy declarations. Dr Oz, DON’T BE SUCKERED, that’s how you LOSE!
Fetterman is a loser. This pussy lived in his parents basement until he was 49. He’s a Sanders supporter. This lazy ass hole lived under his parents roof, never having to deal with anything, because his mommy (whore) and his Father (a bigger pussy) did everything for him, now this piece of shit wants the government to be our mommy and daddy. I hope Fetterman dies real soon from another stroke.
Amen! Who could argue with his Earl demise? He’s a bum!