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Mitch McConnell’s Troubling Moment Caught on Camera

The ailing senator appeared frozen in a vacant smile while holding up his suddenly common “peace” sign.

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The Daily Beast· Sep 22, 11:04 PMMitch McConnell’s Troubling Moment Caught on Camera

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Why Mitch McConnell Mystery Is Getting Even DarkerThe 84-year-old Republican’s return to the Senate following a three-month absence has raised even more questions about his capacity to serve.

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Mitch McConnell’s $226,000 Aide Caught Telling Him What to DoTerry Carmack has been criticized for his role in shielding the senator’s health from the public.

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MAGA Turns on McConnell Over Baffling Senate ReturnTop influencers are calling for Mitch McConnell to step down.

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Rand Paul says he doesn't understand the buzz over Mitch McConnell's health"To tell you the truth, he announced a year ago he wasn't running. Everybody knows that he's gotten older," Paul said.

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Mitch McConnell says nothing as reporters grill him over health scareMitch McConnell remained silent as reporters asked about his health and wife Elaine Chao's response to his hospitalization after returning to Capitol Hill.

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Chelsea Handler Goes There With Brutal Mitch McConnell TakeMcConnell’s return to work has only raised more concerns about his health.

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MAGA influencer gives brutal advice to ‘wax statue’ Mitch McConnellBenny Johnson offered a harsh warning to the 84-year-old former Senate Republican leader.

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Mitch McConnell, 84, Caught Freezing Up in Shock New VideoThe frail senator has had another on-camera glitch.

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