A circulating hospital photo of Sen. Mitch McConnell was AI-generated and has been debunked by multiple fact-checkers; separately, Rep. Marlin Stutzman stated on NewsNation that he is unsure whether McConnell is alive, reflecting growing Republican concern about the senator's three-week absence and lack of transparency from his office. McConnell's office did issue a statement the same week saying he continues to improve, though his specific condition remains largely undisclosed to the public.