Democratic Sen. John Fetterman has mocked conspiracy theorists who falsely claim he has a double.
The 54-year-old politician shared a photo of Homer Simpson in response to a post on X about people spreading photoshopped photos of him and saying he had been replaced by a replacement.
“Senator Guy Incognito (D-PA),” he wrote alongside the photo Tuesday, referencing a Simpsons storyline where the character learns he has a mustachioed lookalike.
Conspiracy theorists have used doctored images and cropped screenshots to spread wild claims that Pennsylvania Sen. Fetterman, who has been at the heart of a dress code fight in the Senate, is using a body double.
This isn’t the first time he’s addressed the rumors, which began after he suffered a stroke while campaigning in May 2022, and he recorded a fun video set to the song “Just The Two Of Us.”
Democratic Sen. John Fetterman has mocked conspiracy theorists who falsely claim he has a body double.
The 54-year-old politician shared a photo of Homer Simpson in response to a post on X about people spreading photoshopped photos of him and saying he had been replaced by a replacement.
Fetterman responded to a post from a BBC reporter who highlighted an “online community of people who regularly share images of John Fetterman to determine whether he is real or has been replaced by a lookalike.” .
It featured two photoshopped photos of the senator sporting different facial hair and “missing” tattoos.
“Looks like John Fetterman doesn’t have any tattoos on his forearms anymore,” read one while another said, “They’re really careless with these duplicates.”
The politician reposted the claims alongside the Homer Simpson meme.
Wild theories online resurfaced after Fetterman was hospitalized for clinical depression in March.
He returned to duty in April after spending six weeks at Walter Reed Hospital for inpatient treatment.
Fetterman shared a funny video addressing these allegations on April 18. “I just want you to know that I’m back and feeling good.” 100 percent,” he said.
“During my stay in the hospital, the misfits really came up with a conspiracy that I had a body double.
“And I just want you to know that it’s just crazy, it’s not true.” The video then shows him wearing a different hoodie and he says, “Hey John, what event am I supposed to do this afternoon.”
Fetterman joked again about the dual body allegations during an interview with HuffPost on Tuesday.
“I need to talk to my significant other,” he said. “It’s all true. I am Senator Guy Incognito.
Conspiracy theorists have used doctored images and cropped screenshots to spread wild claims that Sen. Fetterman of Pennsylvania used a body double.
The politician was recently involved in a dress code fight in the Senate.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, who is a Democrat, has quietly gotten rid of the dress code for Senate members, which is seen as a way to please the often casually dressed Fetterman.
He often creates a buzz on Capitol Hill by appearing in a hooded sweatshirt and shorts, although Republicans like Ted Cruz have also been seen in sweatshirts before.
“Senators can choose what they wear in the Senate. I will continue to wear a suit,” Schumer said.
Previous rules required professional attire in the Senate, meaning a suit and tie for men.
Fetterman shared a funny video addressing these allegations on April 18. “I just want you to know that I’m back and feeling good.” 100 percent,” he said.
The politician was recently at the center of a dress code battle in the Senate.
The change helps Fetterman, as well as lawmakers just arriving from an airport or gymnasium, get to vote.
Previously, leaders had to vote from the edge of the Senate with one foot in the Senate cloakroom if they did not follow dress rules.
But Florida Governor Ron DeSantis accused Democrats of “demeaning” Congress.
Fetterman responded to the criticism and said “I dress like he’s campaigning,” in reference to DeSantis’ presidential campaign.
He thinks there are more important issues to focus on than his appearance.
“It’s just strange why, you know, with everything and the problems that we should be dealing with right now, we worry about the way I dress,” he said.
“It’s weird.”