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Claimant: Social Media
Claim: A photograph of Mitch McConnell released in July 2026 had been publicly available since 2023.
Rating: FALSE
Explanation: Lead Stories found that the photograph was current and had not been publicly available since 2023. Claims that it was an older image being recirculated were unsupported.
Date: 07/16/2026
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Last Updated on July 16, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check