McConnell Office Posts Hospital Photo of 84-Year-Old Senator as Health Rumors Swirl
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Updated · NBC News · Jul 14
McConnell Office Posts Hospital Photo of 84-Year-Old Senator as Health Rumors Swirl
3 articles · Updated · NBC News · Jul 14
Summary
A new image showed Mitch McConnell smiling and sitting up in a hospital bed, part of an effort by his office to rebut rumors that he was incapacitated or dead.
The photo follows McConnell's recent public statement that he suffered no broken bones, concussion, heart attack or stroke after his June 14 fall.
The 84-year-old senator said he developed a mild case of pneumonia during hospitalization and has since moved to a rehabilitation center.
His extended absence from the Senate has fueled scrutiny of his health and fitness, though he has said he expects to return to work soon.