Jimmy Kimmel Spoofs 84-Year-Old McConnell’s Health Photo as Senator Recovers From June 14 Hospitalization
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Updated · Fox News · Jul 14
Jimmy Kimmel Spoofs 84-Year-Old McConnell’s Health Photo as Senator Recovers From June 14 Hospitalization
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jul 14
Summary
Instagram post over the weekend showed Jimmy Kimmel replacing Mitch McConnell’s head in the senator’s “proof of life” photo and captioning it, “For those who’ve been asking, I’m feeling great.”
McConnell’s office had released the image after online speculation about the 84-year-old Republican’s condition grew following his June 14 hospitalization and limited public appearances.
McConnell said a fall, lingering effects from childhood polio and a mild case of pneumonia contributed to his health problems; he said doctors found no broken bones, concussion, stroke or tumors.
The Kentucky senator said he remains off the Senate floor during recovery but is still working with staff, while Kimmel’s jab added to a string of recent controversies over his jokes about Republican figures.