- Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell has made his first public appearance in months, returning to Capitol Hill to cast a vote.
- Video footage of the 84-year-old arriving in a wheelchair sparked public concern and online commentary regarding his health and ability to serve. “Mitch looks like he is a zombie being remotely controlled. This is SO STRANGE!!!! Is he even alive?” one X user commented.
- McConnell was hospitalised in mid-June following a fall and pneumonia, acknowledging his recovery has been long and that he is not yet back to 100 per cent.
- Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear had previously called on McConnell to provide proof of his recovery progress during his absence.
- McConnell, who stepped down as Senate GOP leader in January 2025, will exit the Senate at the end of the year after choosing not to stand for re-election.
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