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McConnell’s Fall Sparks Gerontocracy Debate | Edmonton News
Senator Mitch McConnell’s recovery photo after a fall went viral — and hilariously misinterpreted by late-night hosts, who turned his propped-up, less-than-vibrant appearance into a punchline about his age and health. The moment sparked a broader conversation about Washington’s aging leadership, with comedians like Jimmy Fallon, Ike Barinholtz, Jon Stewart, and Seth Meyers skewering everything from McConnell’s healthcare record to Trump’s apparent indifference. Stewart even used doctored images to mock the “gerontocracy” of Congress, while Meyers imagined a text message from Trump about…
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