Posted on 07/06/2026 7:58:59 PM PDT by rdl6989
Beijing —
As Sen. Mitch McConnell remains hospitalized, his wife, former U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao, has reportedly been making public appearances overseas.
On June 12, just two days before the senator was admitted to the hospital, Shanghai Jia Tong University said Chao made a stop there, marking her 12th visit in 45 years.
During the visit, Chao and her father were said to have donated several historical photos to the university's Ruth Mulan Chu Chao Memorial Hall, which is named in honor of her mother.
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Her father lives there...what’s the problem...
Has Elaine Chao been elected to the ChiCom Politburo yet?
Just curious.
A lot of people think this is odd. Why didn’t she stay by her husband’s side?
What’s the probrem? The TIMING is the probrem !
I just read Mitch McConnelk has died. Is that correct?
She left for China two days before he took ill. She comes from a well know family in China. Being Chinese doesn’t make you an auto-enemy.
She left for China BEFORE he was taken ill.....that’s why. Her father lives there...she can’t be with both.
Lots of rumors but nothing official. Somebody really needs to tell what is going on.
“ Her father lives there...what’s the problem...”
When her husband had an extremely serious medical issue?!
It’s strange beyond reason.
Thought she was from Taiwan.
I’m sad to report our quisling is no longer useful. He will suffer cardiac arrest in 2 days.
Yes, but it actually happened like, a year ago.
Having a hard time caring after that Belgium beating
There’s a reason why we called him China Mitch.
No, not yet, remember turtles can easily live over 100 years. I just checked the news.
Because he’s DEAD...................
She was...after her parents fled from China. She came here at age 8. Her father is 98.
So you don’t think she should have caught a flight back when her husband landed on his death bed? Was her “vacation” that important?
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