Two independent journalists have reported that U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, who suffered a cardiac arrest three weeks ago and remains hospitalized, is in brain death.
Laura Loomer cited a high-level source close to the White House stating, “Mitch McConnell is officially brain dead. He’s not coming back.”
Desirée Townsend disclosed audio from a 911 call made on June 14 at Senator McConnell’s Capitol Hill townhouse, which raises questions about his mental state following hospitalization.
GOP Senate Majority Leader John Thune previously claimed McConnell was “very dialed in” and indicated he would return soon after hospital admission. However, Townsend noted that the audio suggests McConnell may not have been conscious when he allegedly spoke with Thune days later.
McConnell’s wife, Elaine Chao, departed for China on June 17.
Analysts speculate that delaying the revelation of McConnell’s condition could prevent a special election in Kentucky where Thomas Massie might win, potentially altering Senate dynamics.