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Mitch McConnell and Elaine Chao

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Elaine Chao Fuels Mystery With Bizarre Post as Mitch Returns

Mitch McConnell’s wife has broken her silence with a bizarre post as he returns to public view.

Erkki Forster

Elaine Chao and Mitch McConnell.

New Mystery Over Elaine Chao as McConnell Finally Returns

McConnell’s sudden resurfacing has only raised more questions about his and his wife’s behavior during his disappearance.

Erkki Forster

Mitch McConnell and Elaine Chao

Mitch McConnell’s Wife Fuels Fresh Mystery With One Detail

The head-scratching behavior of Elaine Chao has sent conspiracy theorists into overdrive.

Josh Fiallo

Elaine Chao, Mitch McConnell

Elaine Chao Accidentally Blows Up Husband’s Photo Timeline

A new detail raises questions about whether or not McConnell’s second “proof-of-life” photo was really taken when his office says it was.

Erkki Forster

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 20: U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) arrives with his wife, former U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao to the inauguration of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. Donald Trump takes office for his second term as the 47th president of the United States. Chip Somodevilla/Pool via REUTERS

Elaine Chao Silences Critics as McConnell Questions Swirl

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Julia Ornedo

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY), accompanied by U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao, holds a post election news conference as he declares victory, in Louisville, Kentucky, U.S., November 3, 2020. REUTERS/Bryan Woolston TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

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Elaine Chao Snubs Missing McConnell in Lengthy Speech

The former transportation secretary urged Congress to act—without acknowledging her own husband, a powerful Republican.

Julia Ornedo