Elaine Chao, former U.S. Secretary of Transportation, has restricted responses to her social media posts as her husband, Senator Mitch McConnell, continues his rehabilitation following a fall that led to hospitalization over six weeks ago. Chao recently posted about receiving the Donald D. Engen Trophy for Aviation Excellence from the Aero Club of Washington, but comments on her posts have been limited to select accounts. This follows a period during which McConnell has been absent from public engagements, and Chao's previous posts have also seen restricted comments. McConnell's office stated that he is undergoing physical therapy and is not yet cleared to return to work. Chao did not mention her husband during her acceptance speech at the award ceremony.
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Elaine Chao Limits Responses on Social Media Amid Mitch McConnell's Rehabilitation
Elaine Chao has limited who can respond to her social media posts as Senator Mitch McConnell remains in rehabilitation after a fall. Chao recently received an award but did not reference her husband during her acceptance speech, and McConnell's office confirmed he is still undergoing therapy and has not been cleared to return to work.
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