One of Mitch McConnell’s longtime allies has admitted the missing Republican needs to be more transparent about his health in the face of growing backlash over his prolonged absence. An ambulance is parked outside the DC home of Mitch McConnell on June 14. Laura Loomer calls out Mitch McConnell's proof of life photo. But I do know he was meeting with his staff today and getting some briefings on a few issues,” Jennings said. Another showed his chief of staff, Terry Carmack, also ignoring Ballasy’s inquiries as he was followed through the halls of the Senate on Wednesday.