McConnell issues health statement but internet questions whether his photo is real

Kentucky Senator Mitch McConnell issued a health statement on Sunday evening in an attempt to quell weeks of growing speculation about his condition. The internet quickly latched onto conspiracy theories questioning whether the photo accompanying the statement was genuine. The episode has intensified the broader debate about the fitness of elderly politicians holding office in the United States.

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