A photograph released by Sen. Mitch McConnell's office to address weeks of speculation about his health has instead become the center of a new debate over misinformation, digital trust and the ease with which authentic images can be questioned online.
McConnell's office released the photograph Sunday evening alongside a written statement describing the Kentucky Republican's medical condition after nearly a month out of public view. The image shows the 84-year-old senator smiling beside his wife, former Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao, while holding what appears to be that day's edition of The Washington Post sports section.
