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Tuberville Claims McConnell Still in Rehab, Warns Legislative Delays

8/6/2026

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U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) said on X that Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) remains in rehab.
Tuberville warned McConnell’s absence could delay votes on President Donald Trump’s agenda, postpone Todd Blanche’s attorney-general confirmation, and keep him out of the Senate until after the August recess.
McConnell’s office posted photos on July 12 and July 27 with wife Elaine Chao.
Tuberville urged staff on July 21 to release a video of McConnell.

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U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) said on X that Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) remains in rehab.
Tuberville warned McConnell’s absence could delay votes on President Donald Trump’s agenda, postpone Todd Blanche’s attorney-general confirmation, and keep him out of the Senate until after the August recess.
McConnell’s office posted photos on July 12 and July 27 with wife Elaine Chao.
Tuberville urged staff on July 21 to release a video of McConnell.