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McConnell Allies Claim He is Alert and Recovering in Hospital Amid Rumors He is Brain-Dead.

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Senator Mitch McConnell is reportedly alert and discussing key political issues despite widespread rumors about his health following a medical emergency.

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  1. Breitbart News

    Laura Loomer, Reporter Claim Hospitalized Mitch McConnell Is 'Brain Dead' (opens Breitbart News)

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    Conservative activist Laura Loomer and journalist Desiree Townsend both claimed Monday that Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) has been declared "brain dead," citing unnamed sources.

  2. Revolver News

  3. BizPac Review

    ‘High level sources’ are reporting that Sen McConnell is brain dead (opens BizPac Review)

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    Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is the subject of renewed speculation after a suggestion that he may be “brain-dead.” A report revealed that McConnell was found unconscious […]

  4. The New Republic

    Mitch McConnell’s Office Dodges Questions on Whether He’s “Brain Dead” (opens The New Republic)

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    Senator Mitch McConnell’s medical condition remains unknown, and his office won’t address questions about the former Senate majority leader being “brain dead.” HuffPost’s Jennifer Bendery reached out to McConnell’s staff Tuesday about the speculation.

  5. New York Post

    Sen. Mitch McConnell, 84, calls GOP allies from hospital to dispel internet chatter he’s ‘brain dead’ (opens New York Post)

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    WASHINGTON — Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell has been making phone calls from his hospital bed to Republican allies to dispel internet rumors that he’s “brain dead” after 911 dispatch calls revealed the 84-year-old was rushed off “unconscious” from his DC home in an ambulance last month.

  6. The National Pulse

    McConnell Allies Claim He is Alert and Recovering in Hospital Amid Rumors He is Brain-Dead. (opens The National Pulse)

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    Senator Mitch McConnell is reportedly alert and discussing key political issues despite widespread rumors about his health following a medical emergency.

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