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Mitch McConnell Health Update: Why Elaine Chao's Hospital Mask Sparked Fresh Online Speculation
McConnell said he is still recovering from a fall and pneumonia as conspiracy theories spread over his month-long absence from Senate votes.
- On Sunday, July 12, Republican Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell broke his month-long silence, releasing a statement and photo confirming recovery from a fall and pneumonia.
- McConnell was hospitalized on June 14 following a collapse at his home, an event that sparked widespread speculation after his office provided minimal updates on his condition.
- Critics and social media users circulated conspiracy theories claiming McConnell was "brain dead," while digital forensics experts from UC Berkeley and Drexel determined the recovery photo was completely authentic.
- Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-New York, criticized the lack of transparency on Tuesday, calling the continued absence "not normal" given the Senate's razor-thin majority.
- Gov. Andy Beshear prepares for potential legal battles over succession, as Kentucky law creates a dilemma if McConnell's seat becomes vacant before August 3.
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Mitch McConnell's Wife Elaine Chao Spotted Leaving His Rehab Center
As internet sleuths dissect Mitch McConnell's proof-of-life photo, his wife Elaine Chao surfaced in the flesh ... leaving the rehabilitation center where the Senator is recovering ... we've got a photo ... and it's authentic.
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Leaning Left7Leaning Right1Center1Last UpdatedBias Distribution78% Left
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