Kentucky Columnist Publishes Scathing McConnell ‘Pre-Obituary’
Former Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell has yet to return to the chamber after he was hospitalized on June 14.
As of this writing, the long-serving Kentucky Republican is reportedly continuing to recover from a fall and pneumonia, per a statement he released earlier this month on X, along with a photo of him and his wife, former Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao.
Despite the apparent seriousness of the situation, however, a columnist with a Louisville publication felt the need to rip McConnell and his career in what he called a “pre-obituary” last week.
Joseph Gerth, a columnist at McConnell’s hometown paper, also aimed at the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, the South Carolina Republican who passed away suddenly earlier this month.
Gerth did not attempt to present himself as neutral.
He described McConnell as a “detestable figure” and said he intentionally wrote the column while the senator was still alive so that no one could accuse him of speaking ill of the dead.
He claimed that McConnell, 84, dismantled civil rights that he once championed and ‘enabled’ President Donald Trump, as though the Kentucky senator was somehow responsible for Trump’s two election victories.
“Unlike Nixon, McConnell never paid for his sins that have damaged our nation’s trust in government, destroyed the country’s ability to have meaningful dialogue and cemented our nation’s politics as an arena in which winning is the only thing that matters,” Gerth wrote in what could also be said about Democrats.
Gerth said the ‘inspiration’ behind his column was the death of Graham.
“That got me thinking about Sen. Mitch McConnell, who was rumored to be dead or on life support or in a coma or whatever and was the odds-on favorite to beat Graham to the gates of hell in the days before Graham’s death,” Gerth wrote.
“And, so with McConnell allegedly on the mend, I figured I’d go ahead and tell you what I think about McConnell now — when no one can complain, ‘How dare you write that about a dead guy?’” he added.
McConnell has served in the Senate for 42 years. He’s won reelection six times. He had already announced, however, that he would be retiring after his current term, which expires in January.
“He had more guts as a young man than he had as an old man,” Gerth wrote.
“It seems somehow fitting for the ultimate shape-shifter, who wrote about accompanying Sen. John Sherman Cooper to see Johnson sign the Voting Rights Act into law, that the court he created was the court that struck down the last remaining significant provision,” he added.
McConnell released a statement along with his and his wife’s photo featuring him sitting in a hospital bed fully clothed.
“When you elected me to a seventh term and made me our Commonwealth’s longest serving Senator, you did so trusting that I’d keep showing up to fight for you every day. And over the past several weeks, Elaine and I have appreciated both your well wishes and your honest questions about what was keeping me away from the Senate,” he wrote.
“You all know how folks of my generation often hesitate to share the vulnerability that comes with growing older. Even in the public eye, I feel that same instinct – I can’t help it,” he added.
“But at the same time, I’ve had more than my share of experience with physical vulnerabilities. Surviving childhood polio meant spending my entire life with mobility challenges.
“They haven’t exactly gotten easier to manage with age. And last month, I took a fall which landed me in the hospital,” he noted further.
““My doctors have confirmed that I didn’t break any bones or suffer a concussion. I didn’t have a heart attack or a stroke. I don’t have any tumors or hemorrhages,” he said.
“But I was briefly unconscious and was taken to the hospital. While receiving excellent care over the past several weeks, I’ve also had to deal with a mild case of pneumonia,” the statement added.
Breaking: Norway's King Harald passes away
The King of Norway King Harald has passed away
News has just come in, that the King of Norway, King Harald V has passed away and is survived by his son, Crown Prince Haakon and his wife Queen Sonja.
According to the BBC the 89-year-old monarch had been in treatment for 10 days at this point and was receiving treatment for a rare blood condition called haemolytic anaemia, its being said.
For those unversed with the disorder it is where red blood cells end up getting destroyed in the body way faster than the bone marrow can make new ones. It leads to dizziness, shortness of breath and a myriad of other conditions.
On Thursday an official update was also shared, whereby the Palace had revealed how serious his condition was. What is also pertinent to mention is that the royal has been on the throne since 1991, and is considered Europe’s oldest head of state, according to the outlet.
His son, the Crown Prince is also 53-years’ old and has already been serving as regent while his father was on medical leave.
The outlet’s report also says, “King Harald has been treated in recent weeks with cortisone for haemolytic anaemia, a condition that causes the number of red blood cells in the body to be reduced, and leads to fatigue and shortness of breath.”
The official website has also gone down since then, with the simple message, "It is with deep grief that we announce that His Majesty King Harald has passed away. King Harald died peacefully at Oslo University Hospital Rikshospitalet Friday 28 August at 6:35 AM."
The One Guest At Dolly Parton's Funeral No One Expected
When the world lost an irreplaceable icon, the entire globe stopped to mourn. Yet, behind the scenes, away from the glittering lights and the massive stadium farewells, a deeply personal and shockingly quiet goodbye was taking place. The Queen of Country had meticulously planned her own farewell, dictating exactly who was allowed inside the room. But when the guest list was finally revealed, one specific name left the public absolutely stunned. Who was the unexpected guest, and what does it reveal about the beloved star's final days? Read the full breakdown below and find the complete video analysis at the end of this article.
1. A World in Mourning: The Tributes Pour In
The video begins by painting a picture of the overwhelming global grief following Dolly Parton's passing in August 2026. The tributes were historic. From Paul McCartney to Seth MacFarlane, and from world leaders to ordinary fans, everyone agreed that the world had lost someone truly irreplaceable. President Donald Trump even ordered American flags to be flown at half-staff nationwide for an entire week—an unprecedented honor for a country singer, proving just how deeply her philanthropy and universal kindness had impacted the nation.
2. The Quiet Goodbye: Planned to Perfection
Contrary to the massive public outpourings of grief, Dolly’s actual farewell was intensely private. According to the video, Dolly had been planning her own funeral for years to ensure her loved ones wouldn't be burdened with decisions. She explicitly requested to be buried in a comfortable cotton dress and her signature high heels, resting beside her husband of 59 years, Carl Dean, who had passed away just 17 months prior. She requested no massive public service, asking instead that fans donate to her Imagination Library to give children the gift of reading. The actual funeral room in Nashville was strictly reserved for "immediate family only."
3. The Unexpected Guest: A Chosen Family
The climax of the story revolves around the strict "immediate family only" guest list. Sibling, nieces, and nephews were there, but the world was shocked to learn that pop star Miley Cyrus was also invited into that sacred, private room.
While many knew Dolly as Miley’s "honorary godmother," the video reveals the profound depth of their bond. From faxing love notes to discovering they were actual blood relatives (seventh cousins, once removed), Dolly viewed Miley not as a celebrity connection, but as true family. Dolly’s decision to include Miley in her final moments perfectly encapsulated her life's philosophy: she refused to categorize people, choosing genuine love and deep relationships over industry reputation.
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Canada’s PM HITS Trump Where It Hurts After Bizarre "Lake America" Stunt!
Is the United States losing its grip on its closest neighbor? A fiery new breakdown exposes how Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney just delivered a humiliating, public takedown of Donald Trump. After Trump launched a series of bizarre stunts and tariff threats, Canada’s leadership is no longer playing nice. From brutal fact-checks to devastating poll numbers, the administration’s bullying tactics are backfiring spectacularly. Read the full breakdown below and find the complete video analysis at the end of this article.
1. The Absurd "Lake America" Rebrand
The conflict escalated when Donald Trump announced a ridiculous new stunt: a plan to unilaterally rename Lake Ontario to "Lake America." Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney didn't hold back, delivering a swift and classy historical takedown. Carney publicly reminded Trump that the name "Ontario" originates from the Indigenous Wendat word meaning "beautiful, big lake"—a name that predates both the Canadian Confederation and the US Declaration of Independence by over 400 years. Carney firmly stated that Canadians will continue to "name reality," completely dismissing Trump's childish attempt to overwrite international geography.
2. The Humiliating "Icebreaker" Fact-Check
The embarrassment didn't stop at geography. During a press conference, Trump attempted to flex American naval superiority by boasting that the US was "building 11 new icebreakers." Prime Minister Carney immediately dismantled the claim on live television. With a smirk, Carney pointed out that the United States currently has, generously, one functioning icebreaker, while Canada proudly operates a fleet of 20 best-in-class icebreakers. The contrast between Trump’s empty bragging and Canada's actual maritime dominance left the former president looking completely out of touch with reality.
3. Devastating Polls: A Tale of Two Leaders
Perhaps the most damaging blow to Trump is the stark contrast in political reality. The video highlights how Trump’s aggressive tariff policies against Canada are destroying his popularity at home. Recent polls show Trump drowning with a dismal -21 net approval rating, with voters rejecting his tariff policies by a staggering 60-point margin (underwater). In sharp contrast, Prime Minister Carney is riding high with a +18 net approval rating in Canada. The data proves that while Trump tries to project strength by treating Canada like a subordinate US state, his bullying is only uniting Canadians while alienating his own base.
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