McConnell’s Health Under Scrutiny | Seattle News

Seattle News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 8, 2026 · 1m

Speculation swirls over Senator Mitch McConnell’s health after a three-week hospital stay, as allies push back with claims he’s active and engaged — including former adviser Scott Jennings, who said they spoke for 20 minutes recently, and Senate leaders John Thune and John Barrasso, who confirmed recent phone calls. Yet skepticism lingers, with Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie mocking Jennings’ social media post, and McConnell’s wife, Elaine Chao, clarifying she’s on a pre-planned trip to China and didn’t need to return due to her husband’s condition — leaving the public still wondering just how…