Even two of McConnell’s GOP colleagues questioned the photograph, without evidence, in a sign of political distrust after his office spent weeks declining to explain his hospitalization.Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., on May 19. Bill Clark / CQ-Roll Call via Getty Images fileJuly 13, 2026, 9:34 PM EDTWASHINGTON — A new photo of Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., smiling and sitting up in the hospital was meant to put to rest rumors that the former powerful Republican leader was incapacitated, or worse.Just a moment.We are getting your experience ready.
Conspiracy theories about Sen. McConnell’s health spread after his office posts hospital photo
Even two of McConnell’s GOP colleagues questioned the photograph, without evidence, in a sign of political distrust after his office spent weeks declining to explain his hospitalization.
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