Instead, the lawmaker said, they had to reintroduce themselves to Feinstein multiple times during an interaction that lasted several hours.
But some close to her said that on her most difficult days, she does not seem to fully recognize even longtime colleagues.
This person said that within the Senate, Feinstein has difficulty keeping up with conversations and discussions.
Each spoke on condition of anonymity, because they said they did not want to jeopardize their relationship with her and their mutual friends and colleagues.
In a statement provided to The Chronicle on March 28, Feinstein said she’s still performing her job well.
“Senator Feinstein is a workhorse for the people of California and a respected leader among her colleagues in the Senate,” Pelosi said.
In one instance, the former staffer recalled, they wanted Feinstein to sign off on something that would have advanced an important investigation. »
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