A Wall Street Journal report published September 4, 2026, detailed Sen. John Fetterman’s reported reluctance to handle routine Senate duties, including canceling constituent meetings, limiting time at hearings, and skipping events such as a police officers’ funeral, while prioritizing media appearances and Israel-related advocacy. The account, based on former staffers and internal records, prompted immediate calls for resignation from Pennsylvania Democrats including former Rep. Conor Lamb, alongside criticism from Reps. Brendan Boyle and others. Fetterman’s term runs through January 2029, with no public statements confirming plans to resign or retire early. Recent polling shows sharply divided approval, with low favorability among Democrats and higher support from Republicans. Potential 2028 primary challengers have been floated, though Fetterman has not announced reelection intentions.