# Troy Smith On Trump, McConnell's Health, and Elaine Chao's ties to the CCP

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Published: 2026-07-19T21:08:52+00:00
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Troy Smith, the Founder and Editor of Slingshot News, joins Roger to discuss President Trump, the current state of Mitch McConnell's health, how McConnell got rich as a member of congress, and his wife Elaine Chao's ties to the CCP. Tune in to hear this and much more from their conversation!

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