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Ballasy Presses Senate Aide Over McConnell Health Letter

8/6/2026

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Nicholas Ballasy confronted Senate chief of staff Terry Carmack, who earns $226,850 per year, declined comment on Senator Mitch McConnell’s health and a letter to U.S. President Donald Trump.
Carmack gave no answer when Ballasy asked if the July 28 document was signed by McConnell or autopen-produced.
McConnell entered George Washington University Hospital seven weeks ago after a June 14 911 call reported a heart attack and CPR, and is recovering.

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Nicholas Ballasy confronted Senate chief of staff Terry Carmack, who earns $226,850 per year, declined comment on Senator Mitch McConnell’s health and a letter to U.S. President Donald Trump.
Carmack gave no answer when Ballasy asked if the July 28 document was signed by McConnell or autopen-produced.
McConnell entered George Washington University Hospital seven weeks ago after a June 14 911 call reported a heart attack and CPR, and is recovering.