Inside the marriage of Sen. Mitch McConnell and his wife, former Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao

Mitch McConnell’s wife, Elaine Chao, speaks on China visit amid U.S. senator’s hospitalization.

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Part of Mitch McConnell's health: his falls, freezes and long absences from the Senate

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InsiderLean Left· Jul 11, 2026

Inside the marriage of Sen. Mitch McConnell and his wife, former Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao

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Cleveland Plain DealerLean Left· Jul 11, 2026

Elaine Chao, Mitch McConnell’s wife, on why she didn’t return from China for husband’s hospitalization

NJ.com / Star-LedgerLean Left· Jul 11, 2026

Elaine Chao, Mitch McConnell’s wife, on why she didn’t return from China for husband’s hospitalization

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Elaine Chao, Mitch McConnell’s wife, on why she didn’t return from China for husband’s hospitalization

News Nation NowCenter· Jul 8, 2026

Mitch McConnell's wife returns to US amid his hospitalization

WMURCenter· Jul 8, 2026

Elaine Chao releases statement amid husband Mitch McConnell's long hospital stay

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Mitch McConnell’s wife, Elaine Chao, issues statement amid U.S. senator’s hospitalization

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Mitch McConnell’s wife, Elaine Chao, issues statement amid U.S. senator’s hospitalization

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Mitch McConnell’s wife, Elaine Chao, issues statement amid U.S. senator’s hospitalization

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Mitch McConnell’s wife, Elaine Chao, issues statement amid U.S. senator’s hospitalization

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Mitch McConnell’s wife, Elaine Chao, issues statement amid U.S. senator’s hospitalization

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Mitch McConnell’s wife, Elaine Chao, issues statement amid U.S. senator’s hospitalization

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Mitch McConnell’s wife, Elaine Chao, issues statement amid U.S. senator’s hospitalization

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Mitch McConnell’s wife, Elaine Chao, issues statement amid U.S. senator’s hospitalization

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Mitch McConnell’s wife, Elaine Chao, issues statement amid U.S. senator’s hospitalization

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Mitch McConnell’s wife, Elaine Chao, issues statement amid U.S. senator’s hospitalization

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Mitch McConnell’s wife, Elaine Chao, issues statement amid U.S. senator’s hospitalization

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Mitch McConnell’s wife, Elaine Chao, issues statement amid U.S. senator’s hospitalization

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Mitch McConnell’s wife, Elaine Chao, issues statement amid U.S. senator’s hospitalization

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Mitch McConnell’s wife, Elaine Chao, issues statement amid U.S. senator’s hospitalization

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Mitch McConnell’s wife, Elaine Chao, issues statement amid U.S. senator’s hospitalization

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Mitch McConnell’s wife, Elaine Chao, issues statement amid U.S. senator’s hospitalization

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Mitch McConnell’s wife, Elaine Chao, issues statement amid U.S. senator’s hospitalization

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Mitch McConnell’s wife, Elaine Chao, issues statement amid U.S. senator’s hospitalization

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Mitch McConnell’s wife, Elaine Chao, issues statement amid U.S. senator’s hospitalization

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Mitch McConnell’s wife, Elaine Chao, issues statement amid U.S. senator’s hospitalization

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Mitch McConnell’s wife, Elaine Chao, issues statement amid U.S. senator’s hospitalization

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Mitch McConnell’s wife, Elaine Chao, issues statement amid U.S. senator’s hospitalization

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Mitch McConnell’s wife, Elaine Chao, issues statement amid U.S. senator’s hospitalization

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Mitch McConnell’s wife, Elaine Chao, issues statement amid U.S. senator’s hospitalization

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Mitch McConnell’s wife, Elaine Chao, issues statement amid U.S. senator’s hospitalization

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Mitch McConnell’s wife, Elaine Chao, issues statement amid U.S. senator’s hospitalization

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Mitch McConnell’s wife, Elaine Chao, issues statement amid U.S. senator’s hospitalization

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Mitch McConnell’s wife, Elaine Chao, issues statement amid U.S. senator’s hospitalization

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Mitch McConnell’s wife, Elaine Chao, issues statement amid U.S. senator’s hospitalization

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Mitch McConnell’s wife, Elaine Chao, issues statement amid U.S. senator’s hospitalization

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Mitch McConnell’s wife, Elaine Chao, issues statement amid U.S. senator’s hospitalization

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Mitch McConnell’s wife, Elaine Chao, issues statement amid U.S. senator’s hospitalization

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Mitch McConnell’s wife, Elaine Chao, issues statement amid U.S. senator’s hospitalization

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Mitch McConnell’s wife, Elaine Chao, issues statement amid U.S. senator’s hospitalization

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Mitch McConnell’s wife, Elaine Chao, issues statement amid U.S. senator’s hospitalization

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Mitch McConnell’s wife, Elaine Chao, issues statement amid U.S. senator’s hospitalization

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Mitch McConnell’s wife, Elaine Chao, issues statement amid U.S. senator’s hospitalization

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Mitch McConnell’s wife, Elaine Chao, issues statement amid U.S. senator’s hospitalization

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Mitch McConnell’s wife, Elaine Chao, issues statement amid U.S. senator’s hospitalization

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Mitch McConnell’s wife, Elaine Chao, issues statement amid U.S. senator’s hospitalization

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Mitch McConnell’s wife, Elaine Chao, issues statement amid U.S. senator’s hospitalization

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Mitch McConnell’s wife, Elaine Chao, issues statement amid U.S. senator’s hospitalization

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Mitch McConnell’s wife, Elaine Chao, issues statement amid U.S. senator’s hospitalization

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Mitch McConnell’s wife, Elaine Chao, issues statement amid U.S. senator’s hospitalization

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Mitch McConnell’s wife, Elaine Chao, issues statement amid U.S. senator’s hospitalization

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Mitch McConnell’s wife, Elaine Chao, issues statement amid U.S. senator’s hospitalization

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WTHR IndianapolisCenter· Jul 7, 2026

Mitch McConnell’s wife, Elaine Chao, speaks on China visit amid U.S. senator’s hospitalization

WHAS LouisvilleCenter· Jul 7, 2026

Mitch McConnell’s wife, Elaine Chao, speaks on China visit amid U.S. senator’s hospitalization

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AL.comLean Right· Jul 11, 2026· ran in 4 outlets

Elaine Chao, Mitch McConnell’s wife, on why she didn’t return from China for husband’s hospitalization

The Daily WireRight· Jul 8, 2026

Mitch McConnell’s Wife Breaks Silence Amid Mysterious Health Saga

Independent Journal ReviewRight· Jul 8, 2026

McConnell’s Health Remains Unclear as Wife Returns From China Trip

Fox NewsRight· Jul 7, 2026

McConnell's wife, Elaine Chao, saw no need for 'immediate return' from China as former GOP leader hospitalized

Not The BeeRight· Jul 6, 2026

Report: Mitch McConnell's wife visited China to meet with high-ranking communist officials just days after Mitch was hospitalized

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PeopleLeft· Jul 8, 2026

What to Know About Mitch McConnell and Elaine Chao’s Decades-Long Marriage

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2 developments
  1. Jul 7Mitch McConnell’s wife, Elaine Chao, speaks on China visit amid U.S. senator’s hospitalization
  2. Jul 8Mitch McConnell’s wife, Elaine Chao, issues statement amid U.S. senator’s hospitalization

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Last development · Jul 8 — Mitch McConnell’s wife, Elaine Chao, issues statement amid U.S. senator’s hospitalization

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