Rep. Tom Emmer 'fighting for his damn life today,' a Republican colleague tells farm panel

Stauber’s report of Emmer ‘fighting for his damn life’ was greatly exaggerated

“Rep. Emmer is not fighting for his life,” Rep. Pete Stauber's spokesperson later clarified. ”He had foot surgery.”

Rep. Pete Stauber raises questions about Rep. Tom Emmer’s health with Farmfest comments

Stauber said his fellow Republican is “fighting for his damn life,” but his office later walked back the comments.

Top GOP Rep Recovering From Foot Injuries After Colleague Claimed He Was ‘Fighting for His Life’

Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call via AP Images House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-MN) confirmed to Punchbowl News on Tuesday that he’s recovering from multiple foot injuries, not “fighting for his life,” as Rep. Pete Stauber (R-MN) claimed. Stauber’s comments came Tuesday at Minnesota’s Farmfest, where both he and Emmer were scheduled to speak on a panel in support of their respective re-election campaigns. Emmer, ultimately, did not attend. Also speakin…

Rep. Tom Emmer 'fighting for his damn life today,' a Republican colleague tells farm panel

A colleague of Republican House Majority Whip Tom Emmer suggested the high-ranking congressman is dealing with a serious health issue but wouldn’t elaborate. Emmer had a recent leg surgery.

Not Dying, Turns Out: Emmer Alive But Not Kicking (His Bum Foot)

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