Seth Meyers Jokes Mitch McConnell’s Return to Work Was a ‘Power Play’ Against ‘Late Night’

Sen. Mitch McConnell, a Republican from Kentucky, returned to duty this week after being away for three months dealing with his health. The hosts of ABC's "The View" expressed their disapproval of his return on Friday's episode. Host Ana Navarro specifically called it "elder abuse."

McConnell was seen struggling to vote during a Senate committee hearing, with his colleagues having to correct him. This incident, along with previous instances of him appearing to fall or get injured, led Navarro to argue that it's a clear case of elder abuse. She noted that this is not the first time such incidents have been observed, and it raises questions about his ability to serve effectively.

Navarro criticized the fact that these incidents were captured on video, particularly when McConnell was wheeled into the Senate. She lamented the loss of dignity and humanity in such situations. Joy Behar questioned why McConnell wouldn't retire early, to which Sara Haines pointed out the importance of his vote due to the current partisan divide in the country. Haines argued that the double-digit difference in party identification reflects a lack of humanity and the absence of dignity in the current political climate.