Dianne Feinstein is in ‘frightening’ condition — and Nancy Pelosi may be propping her up in the Senate
By Josh Christenson
May 18, 2023 2:56pm
Sen. Dianne Feinstein suffered additional health complications from her months-long battle with shingles that kept her away from Capitol Hill, raising fresh questions about her ability to continue serving in Congress.
The New York Times reported Thursday that Feinstein, 89, suffered impaired vision and balance as a result of the illness, as well as facial paralysis known as Ramsay Hunt syndrome. The shingles also reportedly brought on a rare case of encephalitis, which causes the brain to swell and can affect language skills, sleep and mood.
The Times quoted one source close to the senator as calling her current condition “frightening.” The six-term Feinstein (D-Calif.) uses a wheelchair to get around the Capitol and has given confused answers to questions about her absence.
Feinstein announced earlier this year that she would not seek re-election in 2024, but has adamantly refused to consider stepping down, leading some close to her to reportedly joke that she will consider doing so once she’s dead.
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