(New York Post) The New York Times on Monday declared incoming Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman to be one of its 93 “most stylish” people of 2022, prompting backlash against the paper on social media, including by the Democrat’s wife.
“No, not [John Fetterman]!! Recount!!!,” the senator-elect’s wife Gisele Fetterman wrote on Twitter Monday, reacting in disbelief to the accolade.
The news outlet feted Fetterman, whose usual attire on the campaign trail involved a hoodie, basketball shorts, and sneakers, as a lawmaker that “is going to bring Carhartt to the Capitol,” a reference to the US workwear apparel company.
“Total liberal bias, [the New York Times]!” Rep. Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.) jokingly wrote on Twitter. “I not only have the best hair in Congress, but I brought [Carhartt] to Capitol Hill four years ago.”
The New York Times faced backlash over their decision to name incoming Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman as 93 “most stylish” people of 2022.AP
“How does [the New York Times] justify putting John Fetterman on the same list as the late Queen Elizabeth?” Sheridan Nolen, a staffer for Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R), said on Twitter.
“What is [the New York Times] smoking?” Nachama Soloveichik, a DC political consultant, wroteincredulously.
Others on social media took the opportunity to take shots at Fetterman himself for his sartorial choices.
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“No one can possibly believe Fetterman is actually stylish. He dresses like someone who hangs out around a vape shop or convenience store all day,” author John Hawkins wrote in a tweet.
“2022 is the year of the Goblin Mode. Dress up like a slob and make the NYT’s list of most stylish people,” Journalist Ian Miles Cheong mused.
The outgoing Pennsylvania lieutenant governor wasn’t the only Beltway-type or political leader to make the list.
Total liberal bias, @nytimes! I not only have the best hair in Congress, but I brought @Carhartt to Capitol Hill four years ago. https://t.co/iAYsteNJ1b
— Tim Burchett (@timburchett) December 12, 2022
