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McConnell took a photo with that day's newspaper. The internet has questions.

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McConnell took a photo with that day's newspaper. The internet has questions.

The Post reviewed metadata consistent with the photo being taken Sunday, but online speculation about McConnell's health continued.

By Ben Binday

Sen. Mitch McConnell's office released a photo Sunday night in an effort to answer weeks of questions about his health. In it, the 84-year-old Kentucky Republican smiles beside his wife, Elaine Chao, while holding what appears to be that day's Washington Post Sports section.

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