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| Laura Loomer, Reporter Claim Hospitalized Mitch McConnell Is ‘Brain Dead' |
| 2026-07-07 |
| [Breitbart] 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. UPDATE: In response to the claims, a spokesperson for McConnell said the senator continues to improve in the hospital and is working closely with his staff on “Kentucky and Senate matters while the Senate is out of session.” “Senator McConnell appreciates the outpouring of support he’s receiving while he continues his recovery in the hospital. The Senator continues to improve, and is working closely with his staff on Kentucky and Senate matters while the Senate is out of session,” the spokesperson told Breitbart News. The original story continues below. Loomer wrote on X that, according to a senior source she said was close to the White House, McConnell had been declared brain dead and was not expected to recover. “High level source close to the White House tells me Mitch McConnell is officially brain dead. He’s not coming back,” Loomer posted. Townsend later reposted Loomer’s post, saying she had heard the same information from her own sources. She also claimed McConnell’s Capitol Police detail was still at the hospital. “I have heard the same thing from my sources for days,” Townsend wrote. “At this point, I am at the hospital for when they eventually decide to move cut him off of life support and move his body. His Capitol police detail is still here as of 3:39pm ET.” It was reported that McConnell had been admitted to a hospital on June 14, though his spokesperson did not disclose the reason for the hospitalization or provide details about his condition. McConnell, 84, is the longest-serving Senate leader in U.S. history and is serving out his final term, which ends in January. Three days after McConnell was hospitalized, his wife, former Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao, traveled to Beijing, where she met with Chinese Vice President Han Zheng. During the meeting, Han called for Washington and Beijing to strengthen ties and continue working toward what he described as a more stable U.S.-China relationship. McConnell’s office did not immediately respond to a message seeking comment. Related: Mitch McConnell 07/05/2026 Three Days after the Turtle's Hospitalization, His Wife Flies to China to visit the VP Mitch McConnell 07/02/2026 Supreme Court ruling sparks race to kill a multibillion-dollar loophole in Congress Mitch McConnell 07/02/2026 McConnell was found 'unconscious' in home last month as condition remains unknown Related: Laura Loomer 05/12/2026 Israel blocks antisemitic YouTuber Tyler Oliveira from entering country Laura Loomer 04/28/2026 CBS News ousts London bureau chief Claire Day after she clashed with Bari Weiss over Iran, Gaza coverage Laura Loomer 04/07/2026 Ex-Trump counterterror honcho Joe Kent promotes disturbing Iranian propaganda claiming US tried to kill stranded soldier Related: Elaine Chao 07/05/2026 Three Days after the Turtle's Hospitalization, His Wife Flies to China to visit the VP Elaine Chao 06/15/2026 Senator Mitch McConnell, 84, rushed to the hospital after months of public health scares Elaine Chao 02/18/2024 Mitch's sis-in-law suicides? Angela Chao, Shipping Chief With Close Ties to China, Dies |
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