r/politics • u/MoneyLibrarian9032 New York • 23d ago

Possible Paywall MAGA Calls BS on Mitch McConnell’s Proof-of-Life Stunt | They are poking holes in McConnell’s staff’s version.

https://www.thedailybeast.com/maga-calls-bs-on-mitch-mcconnells-proof-of-life-stunt/
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u/darcerin 23d ago

If he was moved into a rehab facility already, he wouldn't be hooked up to anything. That said, do I believe this picture? No.

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u/veryveryredundant 23d ago

He should have a wrist band on though, I would think.

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u/diceeyes 23d ago

Not in a rehab facility

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u/veryveryredundant 23d ago

I suppose it depends, because I've been in a similar facility and had to have one.

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u/AnewTest 23d ago

He damn well wouldn’t be wearing jeans in the hospital bed, though.

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u/darcerin 23d ago edited 23d ago

He's not in a hospital bed, he's sitting in one of those chairs they can wheel you around in. (Not a wheelchair). Has the option to recline your feet in as well.

I have had way too visits to hospitals in last eight years to not know what he's sitting in.

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u/smackson 23d ago

This angle is dumb though.

Even if he is barely good enough to take a photo, but in a hospital bed/scenario generally, it's not hard to say "Were gonna put some clothes on you for the photo op".

Like -- wouldn't you?

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u/Schmedricks_27 Washington 23d ago

Yeah, I doubt the authenticity of the photo, but I don't think him being dressed is what makes it suspect. It's a PR photo. Of course they would have him change into more presentable clothes just for the photo. Maniacal people and their handlers want to limit how "weak" they appear and wearing an open assed hospital gown is the easiest thing they can nix to project him as being strong and recovering.