An in-home caregiver hurried away from a journalist outside the Washington residence of Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell this week after briefly identifying herself as someone hired to care for the lawmaker. The abrupt departure has added to speculation surrounding the condition of the 84-year-old senator, who has not appeared publicly since suffering a serious fall and being hospitalised in mid-June.
The news came after the powerful lawmaker spent nearly two months away from the political spotlight recovering from his injuries. His prolonged absence has already fuelled speculation across the political spectrum regarding his health and fitness to serve out his final term in office.
