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International Business Times UK
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Crisnel Longino

'Elder Abuse' Claims Explode Over Mitch McConnell as Senator Is Wheeled in and Appears To Need Help Voting

Mitch McConnell's return to the Senate has sparked fresh concern after videos showed the 84-year-old senator in a wheelchair and being prompted during a Farm Bill vote (Credit: Screenshot From WHAS11/Youtube)

Mitch McConnell's return to the Senate has quickly become the centre of a fierce online debate after new footage showed the 84-year-old Republican being wheeled through the Capitol and appearing slow to respond before later needing prompting during a key Farm Bill vote.

The scenes, shared widely after his first Senate appearances since a serious health setback, have led some social media users to accuse those around him of 'elder abuse'.

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