Mitch McConnell’s aides have provided an “update” about his health that includes no photo or video evidence of the Republican senator himself. Noticeably absent was any proof that McConnell is doing any of the things that his staff claims he is. McConnell’s staff is led by chief of staff Terry Carmack, who receives an annual salary of $226,000 to preside over this PR disaster. Elizabeth Frantz/REUTERSEven President Donald Trump appears unconvinced that McConnell is doing as well as his staff claims. Senator Mitch McConnell in a wheelchair at the U.S. Capitol, in March last year.