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Tuesday, June 30, 2026

Rep. Tom Kean, R-N.J., made his return to the Capitol on Tuesday, saying he was treated for depression during a nearly four-month disappearance from the public eye. It was Kean's first time in the House of Representatives since March 5, having missed more than 140 votes in the chamber since then. "Several months ago due to health concerns I entered the hospital for some testing. I did not believe that this would result in a long-term stay. I was given the diagnosis of depression," Kean said in a speech on the House floor. He said his doctors "recommended that I remain in the hospital to address my illness" and added that depression means more than "feeling sad" " "it is physical, it is emotional, and until you experience it yourself, it is difficult to fully understand how powerful this illness can be."

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I Agree.

I hope he makes a Full Recovery.

#1 | Posted by Effeteposer at 2026-06-30 12:33 PM | Reply

He was too depressed to say this before now?

BS.

#2 | Posted by Zed at 2026-06-30 12:53 PM | Reply

Maybe.

Maybe he felt Shame, Didn't
Know how to open up until later when he felt stronger.

I don't know enough about the Particulars.

#3 | Posted by Effeteposer at 2026-06-30 01:02 PM | Reply

Maybe Congress isn't for him. Wish him well.

#4 | Posted by Doc_Sarvis at 2026-06-30 01:04 PM | Reply

Maybe it Isn't.

That's what Elections are for.

If Enough Constituents think he took too long to speak out he will be gone.

If he neglected his duties that's a valid reason.

#5 | Posted by Effeteposer at 2026-06-30 01:08 PM | Reply

Did he bring a note from his doctor after three days? No?

Negligence and incompetence.

So a perfect candidate for the head of the CIA or better yet the DHS.

#6 | Posted by donnerboy at 2026-06-30 01:13 PM | Reply

Kean's depression didn't keep him from lining his pockets.

www.insidernj.com

#7 | Posted by reinheitsgebot at 2026-06-30 01:37 PM | Reply

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