McConnell’s Wife Makes Bizarre Overseas Trip While He’s Hospitalized

According to Chinese officials, the two discussed efforts to strengthen relations between China and the United States, though Chao has no authority to negotiate anything on behalf of the U.S. government.

The timing of the visit has drawn additional attention following McConnell’s hospitalization on June 14.

Earlier this week, emergency dispatch audio first published by journalist Desirée Townsend indicated that first responders were dispatched to McConnell’s Washington, D.C., residence for a reported cardiac arrest.

McConnell’s office has confirmed that the Kentucky senator remains hospitalized but has released few additional details about his condition.

His staff has not publicly addressed his prognosis or who is overseeing day-to-day operations in his Senate office during his absence.

“Senator McConnell appreciates the outpouring of support he’s receiving while he continues his recovery in the hospital,” an emailed statement from his office said, per the DB.