Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI) responded to doubts about the image of Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) from the hospital.
Americans are more focused than ever on the health of McConnell, as the sudden death of Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) shocked the nation. The decision to release a hospital photo of the senator with his wife, Elaine Chao, hasn’t necessarily convinced everyone. Johnson joined America’s Real Voice Monday, where he told host Eric Bolling that he’s even heard a rumor that the photo was “older.”
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Sen. Ron Johnson on Mitch McConnell: “I just heard from a source that was an older photo” pic.twitter.com/KZN3RwefAQ
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“I saw a picture that I’m not sure I believe is actually Mitch McConnell from the hospital after what I’ve heard and what I’ve seen. Do you believe Mitch McConnell is the one who said, ‘I’m ok. Here’s the picture of my wife, Elaine Chao, and I’ in that hospital bed?” Bolling asked the lawmaker.
“Well, I just heard from some other source that was an older photo. So, I really don’t know. I haven’t talked to Mitch,” Johnson replied. “I certainly wish he and his family well. I hope he can recover. It’s– listen. It’s sad to watch people age, no matter who that person is. I’ve served with Mitch McConnell for 16 years. Obviously, I’ve disagreed with him on a host of things, but I also know he loves this country. He loves. He loves the Senate. He reveres the Senate. And so, again, I do try and put the best construction on things. I try and look for the best in people. Mitch McConnell also loves his country, so I wish him well. I hope he recovers. I hope he can come back and contribute and vote with the president’s agenda.”
As BizPac Review previously reported, McConnell addressed his health in a statement that revealed exactly why he went to the hospital in the first place.
“My doctors have confirmed that I didn’t break any bones or suffer a concussion. I didn’t have a heart attack or a stroke. I don’t have any tumors or hemorrhages. But I was briefly unconscious and was taken to the hospital. While receiving excellent care over the past several weeks, I’ve also had to deal with a mild case of pneumonia,” the senator’s official statement read.
“I can assure you that I’ve been a good patient. At my age, I tend to do what my doctors tell me to do. I’ve submitted to every test they can think of to help figure out what caused this incident. And I’m continuing to do everything they ask to speed my recovery. In fact, with signs of continued progress, I’ve been able to move from hospital care to a rehabilitation center where I’ll keep regaining my strength.”
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Sierra Marlee is a millennial whose hunger for the truth in a world of fake news has led her to write. Marlee also contributes to BizPac Review.
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