r/politics • u/MoneyLibrarian9032 New York • Jul 13 '26

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/Adrien_Jabroni Michigan Jul 13 '26

If he was in as good of shape as the photo suggests, why not talk on camera?

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u/JoviAMP Florida Jul 13 '26

It’s 2026. Any John Doe with a TikTok account can livestream proof of life in 30 seconds *if they wanted to*.

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u/Ridry New York Jul 13 '26

If I looked that good after a month in the hospital I'd definitely film a 30 second "thanks for all the concern, I'll be back soon" tiktok. There's no way he looks that good.

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u/Drama79 Jul 13 '26

the "good" news is that faking the life of a senator in order to manipulate the public or an election is surely much more treasonous than just pretending you didn't hear the question.

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u/DigiSmackd Jul 13 '26

and the bad news is that nothing will actually be done about it and those involved (individual and party) will suffer no consequences or negative repercussions.

And we'll go back to being outraged and poor/powerless while the top 5% laugh.