{
  "id": 9590431,
  "title": "‘The View’: Chelsea Handler Says Mitch McConnell’s Return Is ‘Obviously Like ‘Weekend at Bernie’s”",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/the-view-chelsea-handler-says-mitch-mcconnells-return-is-obviously",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-24T16:47:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TheWrap",
    "slug": "thewrap",
    "url": "https://www.thewrap.com/creative-content/tv-shows/the-view-chelsea-handler-mitch-mcconnell-return-weekend-at-bernies/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Senator Mitch McConnell has returned to duty, but comedian Chelsea Handler takes issue with the fact that he appears to be merely a puppet. In an appearance on \"The View,\" Handler likened McConnell's return to a real-life \"Weekend at Bernie's.\" The host joked, \"I can't believe — this is obviously like 'Weekend at Bernie's.' We're dealing with a person who's unconscious or possibly not even alive.\" Handler expressed her disbelief at the way McConnell's hand was raised, questioning who was responsible for keeping it in place. While maintaining a lighter tone, Handler also expressed her concern over McConnell's return, calling it \"just ridiculous.\" She wondered how future generations would explain themselves if they had to recount this period in history. Ana Navarro, another \"The View\" host, took a more serious tone, labeling McConnell's situation as \"elder abuse.\" Navarro pointed out that there have been multiple instances of McConnell freezing up, falling, and even getting hospitalized. The news story highlights the heated debate surrounding McConnell's return to Capitol Hill and the various reactions from prominent figures.",
  "summary": "\"We're dealing with a person who's unconscious or possibly not even alive,\" the comedian jokes The post ‘The View’: Chelsea Handler Says Mitch McConnell’s Return Is ‘Obviously Like ‘Weekend at Bernie’s” appeared first on TheWrap .",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}