Im not making a statement, Fetterman calmly related.

I never understood why anyone thought that was interesting.

Right at the top, he noted how Fetterman speaks so freely.

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You speak like (the politicians) out of office, and its a beautiful thing.

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Fetterman has had publicized bouts with a stroke and depression.

Maher wondered whether that played a part in allowing him to speak so freely.

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The Senator acknowledged that it does.

Thats why I wanted to have that conversation.

I want to say something to help someone in that situation.

In a lighter moment, Maher asked about Fettermans support for legalizing weed.

Ive heard that about you, too, Fetterman shot back.

Its just a character I play on TV, Maher quipped.

In his New Rules editorial, Maher talked about the inhumane conditions in American prisons.