Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

In a video shared by MeidasTouch, Ocasio-Cortez said that the latest update from the Republican senator was unclear. "If he can't give us an update, he should resign, absolutely," AOC stated. “I think it's been very clear to people across Kentucky that his update was not sufficient.”

She further mentioned that they are responsible to the public. While a certain degree of privacy exists, AOC said, “We also sign up to give up a small measure, and some measure, of privacy, because we sign up to be accountable to the American people.”

Moving forward, the US Representative informed reporters that the lack of transparency is unsettling for everyone, irrespective of their political affiliation or background.

Ocasio-Cortez emphasized the "tremendously important" need for the seven-term senator to be transparent about his ability to fulfill his duties, as congressional votes are currently determined by very narrow margins, making his presence crucial.

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"As public officeholders, we have made a commitment to our constituents to do our best to represent them and to always be transparent," Beshear sttaed in a post on July 8. “I believe this requires clear communication about one's ability to serve.”

Rise of rumors

In the aftermath of the veteran's hospitalization, a void was filled with rumors, conspiracy theories, and dark humor.

Senate Majority Leader John Thune, along with his deputy, Wyoming Senator John Barroso, and conservative CNN commentator Scott Jennings, were among those who asserted they had engaged in "lengthy and substantive" phone conversations with the patient, a claim that was met with skepticism.