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Senator Remains Hospitalized as Wife Returns from China Trip
Elaine Chao stayed in China on a scheduled visit while her husband was hospitalized. She has since returned to the United States. His office has not released details on his condition or return timeline.
Jul 7, 2:57 PM·1m read1 source
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A spokesperson for Elaine Chao said her trip to China was long-planned and unrelated to the hospitalization. The spokesperson added that the senator's health did not require an immediate return. Chao has since returned to the United States. The senator has now been hospitalized for three weeks, and no timetable for his return to the Senate has been released.
A conservative commentator claimed a high-level source said the senator was brain dead. The White House did not respond to a request for comment on that claim. Senate Majority Leader John Thune and Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso said they spoke with the senator by phone within the last 48 hours.
A Thune spokesperson described the call as lengthy and covering national security topics. A spokeswoman for Barrasso said the conversation lasted about 20 minutes and addressed Senate races, a recent scandal, a Supreme Court ruling, and the need to pass the NDAA and confirm a nominee for Director of National Intelligence.
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