A confused Democratic California Senator, Dianne Feinstein, was wheeled back into the U.S Capitol building on Thursday as she could be seen trembling and asking, “Where am I going?”
Feinstein, who is 89 years old, returned to the Capitol after more than a two-month absence.
The Huffington Post reported:
“Where am I going?” she could be heard asking as she slowly settled into the wheelchair. Her hand was visibly trembling as she took her seat.
“I’ve got something in my eye,” she said, as her eye appeared bloodshot.
“Where am I going?” Feinstein could be heard asking, as she slowly settled into the wheelchair. Her hand was visibly trembling as she took her seat.
— Jennifer Bendery (@jbendery) May 10, 2023
“I’ve got something in my eye,” she said, as her eye appeared bloodshot. https://t.co/OI7QO0NcZw
The 89-year-old had been suffering from shingles and other complications, which caused her to miss a total of 93 votes in the Senate.
Many in Feinstein’s party called for her to step down.
I agree with @RoKhanna. Senator Feinstein is a remarkable American whose contributions to our country are immeasurable. But I believe it’s now a dereliction of duty to remain in the Senate and a dereliction of duty for those who agree to remain quiet. https://t.co/lvaHhLJYsi
— Rep. Dean Phillips 🇺🇸 🟧 (@RepDeanPhillips) April 12, 2023
According to Feinstein’s office, the Senator has been experiencing vision and balance impairments.
However, despite her return, it appears Feinstein’s situation is much worse than when she left.
She now literally doesn’t know where she is.
Below is a video of her being wheeled into the building:
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Dianne Feinstein, 89, returns to the Senate after being absent since February and recovering from shingles pic.twitter.com/FcMJr7ddni
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— Jennifer Bendery (@jbendery) May 10, 2023
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"Much better." pic.twitter.com/uuOWou7T4d
Democrats had put votes on hold for approving judicial nominees until Feinstein returned.
On Thursday, after she was wheeled into place; Democrats approved six Biden nominees, three of whom passed on a party-line vote.
A statement from Feinstein noted:
“Even though I’ve made significant progress and was able to return to Washington, I’m still experiencing some side effects from the shingles virus. My doctors have advised me to work a lighter schedule as I return to the Senate. I’m hopeful those issues will subside as I continue to recover.”
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