Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyle(AFP/Getty)Conspiracy theories are circulating about Senator Mitch McConnell's health, with some baselessly claiming he has died or is brain-dead, despite his team's statements. McConnell's wife, Elaine Chao, was photographed leaving his rehabilitation center wearing a trench coat, mask, and sunglasses, further fueling speculation among conspiracy theorists. A previous photo of McConnell and Chao in the hospital, released by his team, was also falsely claimed to be AI-generated or old, but was verified as recent. McConnell, who has a history of falls and public health incidents, stated he is recovering from a fall that caused him to lose consciousness and a mild case of pneumonia. He confirmed he is making "continued progress" but will not return to the Senate floor to vote yet, having not appeared publicly since June 14. In fullMitch McConnell’s wife steps out of rehab center in trenchcoat and mask sparking a new round of conspiraciesMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Conspiracy theorists seize on photos as Mitch McConnell remains out of public view
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyle(AFP/Getty)Conspiracy theories are circulating about Senator Mitch McConnell's health, with some baselessly claiming he has died or is brain-dead, despite his team's statements. McConnell's wife, Elaine Chao, was photographed leaving his rehabilitation center wearing a trench coat, mask, and sunglasses, further fueling speculation among conspiracy theorists. A previous photo of McConnell and Chao in the hospital, released by his team, was also falsely claimed to be AI-generated or old, but was verified as recent. McConnell, who has a history of falls and public health incidents, stated he is recovering from a fall that caused him to lose consciousness and a mild case of pneumonia. He confirmed he is making "continued progress" but will not return to the Senate floor to vote yet, having not appeared publicly since June 14. In fullMitch McConnell’s wife steps out of rehab center in trenchcoat and mask sparking a new round of conspiraciesMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
