- Conspiracy theories are circulating about Senator Mitch McConnell's health, with some baselessly claiming he has died or is brain-dead, despite his team's statements.
- McConnell's wife, Elaine Chao, was photographed leaving his rehabilitation center wearing a trench coat, mask, and sunglasses, further fueling speculation among conspiracy theorists.
- A previous photo of McConnell and Chao in the hospital, released by his team, was also falsely claimed to be AI-generated or old, but was verified as recent.
- McConnell, who has a history of falls and public health incidents, stated he is recovering from a fall that caused him to lose consciousness and a mild case of pneumonia.
- He confirmed he is making "continued progress" but will not return to the Senate floor to vote yet, having not appeared publicly since June 14.
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