Elaine Chao reportedly held CCP-linked positions during U.S. Cabinet service

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Reports from the Daily Caller News Foundation indicate that Elaine Chao, wife of Senator Mitch McConnell, has held at least four positions appointed by Chinese Communist Party (CCP) officials since 2008. These appointments, some linked to the United Front Work Department, reportedly overlapped with her service as U.S. Secretary of Labor and Secretary of Transportation. Chao did not disclose these roles during her 2017 Senate confirmation process.

Simultaneously, questions persist regarding Senator Mitch McConnell's health and status. McConnell has not appeared publicly or cast a vote in the Senate since his June 14 hospitalization following a fall. While his staff released information regarding his rehabilitation and physical therapy, they have declined to confirm whether he will return to his duties following the August recess.

Entities

Chinese Communist Party · Daily Caller News Foundation · Elaine Chao · Hudson Institute · Mitch McConnell · United Front Work Department

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 4 SOURCES] Mitch McConnell's staff has declined to confirm if the Senator will return to office following the August recess. dailycaller.com · yournews.com · dailycallernewsfoundation.org
[● 4 SOURCES] Senator Mitch McConnell has not made a public appearance or cast a Senate vote since his June 14 hospitalization. dailycaller.com · yournews.com · dailycallernewsfoundation.org
[○ 1 SOURCE] Elaine Chao has held at least four Chinese government positions since 2008.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Elaine Chao did not disclose these Chinese government positions during her 2017 Senate confirmation hearing.
[● 4 SOURCES] Some of Chao's Chinese appointments coincided with her tenure as U.S. Labor and Transportation Secretary. patriot.tv · opslens.com · www.wnd.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Spokesperson Patrick O'Connor rejected claims that Elaine Chao or her family held foreign government roles. patriot.tv · opslens.com · www.wnd.com

Sources

‘Suspected Chinese Spy’: Internet Demands Probe After Mitch McConnell’s Wife Reportedly Revealed to Have CCP Ties [patriot.tv]

1 day ago

‘Suspected Chinese spy’: Probe demanded after Mitch McConnell’s wife reportedly revealed to have CCP ties [opslens.com]

1 day ago

Mitch McConnell Has Been Missing For Months. We Went Looking For Answers [dailycaller.com]

1 day ago

Mitch McConnell’s Staff Won’t Disclose If Senator Will Return After Recess – [your]NEWS [yournews.com]

about 21 hours ago

Mitch McConnell’s Staff Won’t Disclose If Senator Will Return After Recess | [dailycallernewsfoundation.org]

about 24 hours ago

Report: Elaine Chao failed to report multiple CCP positions during 2017 confirmation hearings [worldtribune.com]

about 19 hours ago

Mitch McConnell Has Been Missing For Months. We Went Looking For Answers [dailycaller.com]

1 day ago

Mitch McConnell’s Staff Won’t Disclose If Senator Will Return After Recess [freerepublic.com]

about 18 hours ago

‘Suspected Chinese spy’: Probe demanded after Mitch McConnell’s wife reportedly revealed to have CCP ties * WorldNetDaily * by Dylan Kresak, Daily Caller News Foundation [www.wnd.com]

1 day ago