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GOP Sen. Ron Johnson says he’s not sure McConnell photo with Chao is new

  • Sen. Mitch McConnell says he’s recovering after a June 14 fall that left him briefly unconscious; doctors found no broken bones or concussion but he’s also been treated for a mild case of pneumonia and shared a hospital photo with his wife.
  • GOP Sen. Ron Johnson cast doubt on whether that photo was recent during a TV interview, then later backtracked on social media and offered well wishes for McConnell’s recovery.
  • McConnell won’t return to the Senate floor yet per his doctors, but says he’s working with staff on constituent and legislative business and hopes to be back soon.
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