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In reply to the discussion: I took a minute to really think about this Mitch McConnell situation, and what it says about Republicans. [View all]Wiz Imp
(11,013 posts)27. NO "reports" are coming in that he's brain dead.
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 Heres 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, McConnells office has continued to say that he is recovering and has not confirmed the viral allegations. Heres 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.
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, McConnells office has continued to say that he is recovering and has not confirmed the viral allegations. Heres 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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I took a minute to really think about this Mitch McConnell situation, and what it says about Republicans. [View all]
hamsterjill
23 hrs ago
OP
If he doesn't have a DNR then she may not have the option to "pull the plug."
littlemissmartypants
22 hrs ago
#13
the idea she went to china in search of med. technology is something that hadn't occurred to me
orleans
22 hrs ago
#15
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
"They are not allowing his family and friends (yes, he has some, I'm sure!)"
Ray Bruns
22 hrs ago
#9
"Republicans are keeping a dead person on life support. That's cruel enough alone"
Ray Bruns
22 hrs ago
#12
But someone else who might need those life support machines for a time, and then be able to recover
hamsterjill
22 hrs ago
#20
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
Doubtful. It wasn't even changed during COVID when it could have been justified.
Wiz Imp
19 hrs ago
#61
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
Desire Townsend has also indicated that her sources have made this claim.
hamsterjill
21 hrs ago
#43
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
The Kentucky voters could bring a lawsuit to the Governor or the state legislature
FakeNoose
20 hrs ago
#54
McDeadguy cheated to keep President Obama from making a Supreme Court nomination
Wicked Blue
21 hrs ago
#36
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
When Adam Schiff is able to have a discussion with Moscow Mitch, then I'll believe he can speak.
mdbl
17 hrs ago
#66
Not at all wishing, but HOW DO WE KNOW HE HASN'T DIED? Why cover up his condition?
dsharp88
14 hrs ago
#80
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
i would think there are some fraud charges in order, or that someone paying the bills
MadameButterfly
4 hrs ago
#88