Tom Kean Jr. Sought Help for Depression. He Hasn’t Made It Easy for Others To Do the Same.

Source: www.motherjones.com · Section: politics · Bias: Left · Published: Tue, 30 Jun 2026 19:30:48 GMT

On Tuesday, US Rep. Tom Kean Jr. (R-NJ) returned to Congress after a four-month previously unexplained absence, during which he received his full salary despite missing over 100 votes. He revealed on the House floor that he sought treatment for depression. “I am grateful that I accepted help because today I stand before you healthier, […]

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