Mitch McConnell’s aide ignores demands for proof-of-life videos

Senator Mitch McConnell’s (R-KY) office refused to address Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear’s demands for proof the hospitalized senator remains fit to serve.

Independent journalist Nicholas Ballasy captured video of Senior Communications Adviser Robert Steurer silently climbing stairs without responding to questions about releasing video of McConnell or additional evidence of his condition.

“Are you guys going to respond to Governor Beshear?” Ballasy asked.

“Are you going to release a video of McConnell? Are you going to release anything in addition to the second photo? Anything you can say, sir, in response to the governor’s letter?”

McConnell has been hospitalized for weeks following a reported cardiac arrest, releasing only two hospital photos with his wife Elaine Chao, 73, as proof he is alive and recovering.

No video of McConnell speaking publicly has emerged, fueling conspiracy theories about his status.

Beshear has also pressed for details on McConnell’s condition to verify his fitness for office.

If McConnell dies or becomes incapacitated, recent Kentucky legislation calls for a special election to fill the seat instead of allowing Beshear to appoint an interim senator.

Ballasy’s video can be seen here.

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