Mitch McConnell’s “Muted” Senate Return Raises More Outrage

On Monday (Sept. 14), Senator Mitch McConnell of Kentucky returned to the United States Senate after an absence of nearly three months. However, the return stoked more questions about McConnell’s health, especially as reporters were told they couldn’t record video of McConnell speaking to the press.

The longtime Republican politician was spotted by TMZ in a wheelchair, surrounded by staffers and security as he was placed into a vehicle to venture to the Capitol building. The footage showed McConnell with a smile on his face, but not speaking to anyone.