Fake Congressman Fooled CNN on McConnell | San Francisco News

A fake X account pretending to be a California congressman fooled CNN and other major outlets by posting a bogus update about Senator Mitch McConnell’s health — claiming he’d spoken to a “senator” who was doing great. The parody account, @RepJackKimble, has pulled off similar stunts before, even publishing books and fooling outlets like the Washington Post. CNN host Symone Sanders-Townsend aired the post, fueling speculation — until the network corrected itself the next day. McConnell’s team later clarified he had a fall and was briefly unconscious, but no stroke or broken bones. This incident underscores a broader pattern: lawmakers like Feinstein, Kean Jr., and Granger have also vanished from public view for extended periods without full explanations — revealing just how little we often know about the health of those shaping policy. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/98e35c5e2c7b122b