Lieutenant Governor of Pennsylvania Resigns Amidst Scandal

Key Takeaways

Lieutenant Governor John Fetterman has resigned from his post.
His resignation follows a string of scandals, including allegations of domestic abuse and financial improprieties.
Fetterman has denied the allegations but has admitted to struggling with depression.

Lieutenant Governor John Fetterman has been a controversial figure since his election in 2018.

In 2019, he was accused of domestic abuse by his wife. He denied the allegations but admitted to having anger management issues.

In 2020, he was accused of financial improprieties. He denied these allegations as well.

On January 5, 2023, Fetterman announced his resignation from the office of Lieutenant Governor.

In a statement, he said that he was "deeply sorry" for the pain he had caused his family and the people of Pennsylvania.

He also said that he was committed to getting the help he needed.

Fetterman's resignation is a major blow to the Democratic Party in Pennsylvania.

He was seen as a rising star in the party and was considered a potential candidate for governor in 2026.

His resignation also leaves Governor Tom Wolf without a second-in-command.