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Wiz Imp

(11,013 posts)
27. NO "reports" are coming in that he's brain dead.
Tue Jul 7, 2026, 02:24 PM
22 hrs ago

That came from a tweet from Laura Loomer who is as reliable a source as Trump. Not a single reliable news organization has reported any such thing.

https://sundayguardianlive.com/world/fact-check-is-mitch-mcconnell-really-brain-dead-viral-rumours-spread-after-hospitalisation-heres-what-his-office-has-officially-said-about-his-health-check-latest-health-update-229805/

Fact Check: Is Mitch McConnell Really ‘Brain Dead’? Viral Rumours Spread After Hospitalisation — Here’s What His Office Has Officially Said About His Health | Check Latest Health Update
Viral social media posts claiming that US Senator Mitch McConnell is “brain dead” have sparked widespread speculation about his health. The rumours surfaced after conservative activist Laura Loomer shared unverified claims online while the longtime Kentucky senator remained hospitalised following a medical emergency in June.

However, McConnell’s office has continued to say that he is recovering and has not confirmed the viral allegations. Here’s what is officially known, what remains unverified and why the rumours have spread so quickly.

There is no official evidence that Mitch McConnell has been declared brain dead.

The claim began circulating on social media after conservative activist Laura Loomer posted on X that she had received information from what she described as a “high-level source close to the White House.”

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All of that, yes intrepidity 22 hrs ago #1
Even the word, ETHICS... GiqueCee 21 hrs ago #37
Don't leave out 'morals'. OldBaldy1701E 4 hrs ago #87
Well, that's a given! GiqueCee 4 hrs ago #91
Cheating to keep the seat in Republican hands dflprincess 22 hrs ago #2
Came here to post the same Coventina 22 hrs ago #5
Indeed malaise 22 hrs ago #6
I wouldn't be surprised. hamsterjill 22 hrs ago #7
If he doesn't have a DNR then she may not have the option to "pull the plug." littlemissmartypants 22 hrs ago #13
Interesting thought. hamsterjill 22 hrs ago #14
You're right about that. They are despicable. littlemissmartypants 22 hrs ago #23
Following that line of thought... returnee 5 hrs ago #85
the idea she went to china in search of med. technology is something that hadn't occurred to me orleans 22 hrs ago #15
not so much medical technology rampartd 19 hrs ago #60
that last line you wrote made me laugh. so thanks nt orleans 14 hrs ago #79
So cruel MustLoveBeagles 22 hrs ago #17
'That poor man?' BULLSHIT!!!!!!!! MyOwnPeace 21 hrs ago #31
I think you read the post wrong. hamsterjill 21 hrs ago #38
I think they are talking about the man in Post 7. The Madcap 21 hrs ago #39
Not talking about McConnell MustLoveBeagles 21 hrs ago #40
SO sorry! MyOwnPeace 21 hrs ago #41
No worries MustLoveBeagles 21 hrs ago #45
Maybe, but I figure she has a lot of ducks to get in line re the family shipping company, and other legal issues Attilatheblond 20 hrs ago #52
Um, no cheating is necessary. Wiz Imp 22 hrs ago #19
There's no hurry. TomSlick 17 hrs ago #70
Exactly! Wiz Imp 16 hrs ago #71
I don't know... llmart 22 hrs ago #3
They may be trying to keep him out of Hell according to his wishes. LuvLoogie 22 hrs ago #4
The ferryman comes for everyone eventually. Ray Bruns 22 hrs ago #10
Well.... vanlassie 21 hrs ago #34
I tend to agree. Power is the only currency they value Torchlight 22 hrs ago #8
"They are not allowing his family and friends (yes, he has some, I'm sure!)" Ray Bruns 22 hrs ago #9
Wouldn't be surprised lonely bird 16 hrs ago #73
No idea what his status actually is, but... cab67 22 hrs ago #11
"Republicans are keeping a dead person on life support. That's cruel enough alone" Ray Bruns 22 hrs ago #12
we don't. barbtries 22 hrs ago #16
But someone else who might need those life support machines for a time, and then be able to recover hamsterjill 22 hrs ago #20
Not withstanding the personal and family affairs forthemiddle 22 hrs ago #18
Well then, it's wrong either way or either side. hamsterjill 22 hrs ago #21
I totally agree forthemiddle 22 hrs ago #25
Sorry but that is ridiculous. Wiz Imp 22 hrs ago #22
Does a Senator have to be present to cast a vote? wnylib 21 hrs ago #49
A United States Senator must be physically present on the floor of the chamber to cast a vote on bills Wiz Imp 20 hrs ago #56
Thank you. After my post I looked it up. wnylib 20 hrs ago #58
Doubtful. It wasn't even changed during COVID when it could have been justified. Wiz Imp 19 hrs ago #61
If Trump needed just one more Senate vote to pass the SAVE act, wnylib 16 hrs ago #74
Sorry, but there is ZERO chance of that happening Wiz Imp 15 hrs ago #75
I hope that you are right. Trump is desperate wnylib 15 hrs ago #76
Several days ago I said this same things and was roundly criticized as pushing CT 31j20b3 22 hrs ago #24
I agree that his constituents are entitled to proof of life, and they aren't getting it. hamsterjill 22 hrs ago #28
Brain death is DEATH under federal law. ALL DEATHS MUST BE REPORTED 31j20b3 21 hrs ago #30
And we know that Republicans always follow the law to the letter. hamsterjill 21 hrs ago #32
they'll stuff his corpse and prop it up in the Capital rotunda... mike_c 22 hrs ago #26
NO "reports" are coming in that he's brain dead. Wiz Imp 22 hrs ago #27
Desire Townsend has also indicated that her sources have made this claim. hamsterjill 21 hrs ago #43
Who is Desire Townsend? Wiz Imp 19 hrs ago #59
You should immediately put me on Ignore. hamsterjill 18 hrs ago #64
He should be lying in state in the U.S. Capitol, as we've done for other Senators and Presidents FakeNoose 21 hrs ago #29
A minority of Senators. ColoringFool 21 hrs ago #48
A Puzzling No-Op Nasruddin 21 hrs ago #33
The Kentucky voters could bring a lawsuit to the Governor or the state legislature FakeNoose 20 hrs ago #54
You get it. All the Republican Conspiracy theorizing here is insane Wiz Imp 17 hrs ago #67
Of course we aren't sure what the situation is Grim Chieftain 21 hrs ago #35
McDeadguy cheated to keep President Obama from making a Supreme Court nomination Wicked Blue 21 hrs ago #36
Incredible 🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄 Wiz Imp 17 hrs ago #68
Would be the first time Republicans kept a dead body on life support. Historic NY 21 hrs ago #42
Damn!!! You may be right!!! hamsterjill 21 hrs ago #44
Newsflash! "REPUBLICANS ARE SELF-CENTERED SCUM!" Video at 11! ColoringFool 21 hrs ago #46
We haven't even begun to see the maximum evil from them. Crunchy Frog 21 hrs ago #47
Germany passed laws about not allowing certain political moniss 20 hrs ago #50
The MisSpeaker of The House had this to pass along...... twodogsbarking 20 hrs ago #51
Look, he's alive and well........... KS Toronado 20 hrs ago #53
Reminds me of "Weekend at Bernie's". Dave Bowman 20 hrs ago #55
Repulicans will go full Balok Bristlecone 20 hrs ago #57
We are superior to you! Intractable 16 hrs ago #72
Star Trek is full of apt parallels... buzzycrumbhunger 15 hrs ago #77
Hilarious Bristlecone 13 hrs ago #81
Found in the wild buzzycrumbhunger 13 hrs ago #82
Not the first time Republican politics kept someone (barely) alive. See Terri Schiavo. (n/t) thesquanderer 19 hrs ago #62
To be fair, people have been speculating he's brain-dead for decades. nt eppur_se_muova 19 hrs ago #63
Mitch would be proud lame54 18 hrs ago #65
When Adam Schiff is able to have a discussion with Moscow Mitch, then I'll believe he can speak. mdbl 17 hrs ago #66
I do not really see the benefits of pretending he is alive if he was LisaL 17 hrs ago #69
Lying, cheating pedophiles debsy 14 hrs ago #78
Not at all wishing, but HOW DO WE KNOW HE HASN'T DIED? Why cover up his condition? dsharp88 14 hrs ago #80
Tonight on Sick Fuck Theater.... Blue Owl 11 hrs ago #83
And when they finally admit he's gone, will the news media be allowed to tell the truth about everything that happened ChicagoTeamster 7 hrs ago #84
They are just doing what McConnel would do MadameButterfly 4 hrs ago #86
i would think there are some fraud charges in order, or that someone paying the bills MadameButterfly 4 hrs ago #88
A conniving and manipulative end to a career filled with conniving and manipulation dlk 4 hrs ago #89
Republicans ALWAYS Cheat and skate--even for Treason. Kid Berwyn 4 hrs ago #90
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