Mitch McConnell’s In-Law Dead After Backing Tesla Into Pond

“Although the preliminary investigation indicated that this was an unfortunate accident, the Sheriff’s Office is still investigating this accident as a criminal matter until they have sufficient evidence to rule out criminal activity,” stated the letter, which was obtained by the American-Statesman.

McConnell, the Senate’s longest-serving party leader, announced soon after Chao’s death that he would step down from his position.

“As some of you may know, this has been a particularly difficult time for my family. We tragically lost Elaine’s younger sister Angela just a few weeks ago,” he said on Feb. 28.

“When you lose a loved one, particularly at a young age, there’s a certain introspection that accompanies the grieving process. Perhaps it is God’s way of reminding you of your own life’s journey to reprioritize the impact of the world that we will all inevitably leave behind,” McConnell added.

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