US senator Mitch McConnell on Sunday revealed for the first time that a fall led to his hospitalization, breaking the silence about the Kentucky Republican’s condition after weeks of mounting speculation about his health.
The statement included a smiling picture of McConnell with his wife, Elaine Chao, a tacit response to speculation online that he had died or was incapacitated. McConnell held a copy of Sunday’s Washington Post sports section in his hand.
It’s AI/shopped. Who the fuck holds up a newspaper to prove they’re alive?
I have NO evidence for my claim, but I won’t believe anything without multiple angles; a photo isn’t proof of anything any longer to me.
p.s. I think government AI manipulation is probably 10 years or so ahead of civilian capabilities.
Holding up a newspaper is standard “this photo is from today” sort of stuff.