Mitch McConnells remains at the centre of mounting scrutiny after the 84-year-old US senator was hospitalised following an apparent cardiac arrest on 14 June in Washington, DC, with renewed attention now focused on why his wife, Elaine Chao, met Chinese officials in Beijing just days later. The trip, confirmed in reports citing meetings with Chinese Vice President Han Zheng, has intensified questions about the Republican leader's condition and the limited updates provided by his office.
McConnell was found unconscious at his home and required CPR before being taken to hospital, according to reports. Since then, his team has issued only brief statements saying he 'appreciates the outpouring of support' while continuing treatment, without offering detail on prognosis or a timeline for his return to work.
