Fetterman dismisses questions as another top staffer reportedly jumps ship

Fetterman's office has been plagued by a string of departures since he came to Washington in 2023, and his alleged erratic behavior, concerns over his health and decision to skip certain votes have led to a wave of scrutiny in recent weeks.

When pressed about the situation in his office, Fetterman didn't want to talk about it.

"Well, have you, have you spoken to the significant number of my colleagues that have much higher staff turnover?" Fetterman asked Fox News Digital.

He doubled down when asked again if Axios' reporting was accurate.

"I think you should talk to my colleagues that have much higher turnover," he said after ducking into an elevator.

Fetterman's office later confirmed to Fox News Digital after the publication of this report that Cabelle St. John, who has served as his scheduling director, senior advisor and deputy chief of staff, would move up to take the job opening. 

"Cabelle St. John has been a trusted advisor since day 1 in the office," Fetterman said in a statement. "I'm lucky to have her taking over as my Chief of Staff, and I'm confident she'll do a great job. I'm grateful for Krysta's work. She's been an invaluable member of the team for over two years and I wish her all the best."

And in February, his deputy chief of staff and communications director hit the exits, too.

"That's part of the bipartisanship where, you know, it's getting more and more kind of, punitive to just agree with some of these things in the middle of the party right now," he said.