Lindsey Graham's Aortic Dissection and the Conspiracy Theories | The Joy Reid Show

Joy Reid brings in Dr. Bernard Ashby, a cardiologist, to cut through the noise on Mitch McConnell's health mystery and Lindsey Graham's sudden death. Ron Johnson fueled conspiracy theories by suggesting McConnell's hospital photo might be old, then quickly walked it back. Dr. Ashby breaks down what an aortic dissection is and why Graham's death was likely natural, not poison, despite the speculation. But on McConnell? He's clear: an 84-year-old man with multiple health issues, hospitalized for over a month, who can't even do a video? "He's not coming back," Dr. Ashby says. The doctor also explains the 911 call that reported cardiac arrest, and why the lack of transparency from McConnell's team tells you everything you need to know. SUBSCRIBE to never miss a moment!:    / @thejoyreidshow   #JoyReidShow #JoyAnnReid #TheJoyReidShow #JoyReid #JoyReidYouTube Chapters: 0:00 Ron Johnson Says McConnell's Photo Might Be Fake 1:00 Johnson Backtracks: "Just Discount All That" 1:46 Dr. Bernard Ashby Joins the Show 2:10 McConnell's Neurological Events and Falls 3:50 The 911 Call That Reported Cardiac Arrest 5:30 Why McConnell Won't Do a Video 7:30 Dr. Ashby: McConnell Is Not Coming Back to the Senate 8:40 Graham's Aortic Dissection — What Is It? 10:30 Could Graham Have Been Poisoned? Dr. Ashby Says No 11:30 Trump's Theory: "Undetectable" Condition 12:45 Graham Called a Staffer, Not 911 14:00 Final Thoughts ABOUT JOY REID: Joy-Ann Lomena Reid (AKA Joy Reid) is a best-selling American author, political journalist and TV host. She was a national correspondent for MSNBC and is best known for hosting the Emmy-nominated, NAACP Award-winning political commentary and analysis show, The ReidOut, from 2020 to 2025. Her previous anchoring credits include The Reid Report (2014–2015) and AM Joy (2016–2020). STAY CONNECTED WITH THE SHOW: Website: https://www.joyannreid.com Substack: https://substack.com/@joyannreid Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/The-Joy-Re... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joyreidshow/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thejoyreidshow Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/joyannreid.bsky.social FOLLOW JOY ON SOCIAL: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joyreidofficial/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joyannreid/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@joyreidofficial Want to hear more of our theme song? Check out the Foodchain page on BandCamp: https://thefoodchain.bandcamp.com/track/th... ============================= Copyright Notice: This video and my YouTube channel contains content that is property of The Joy Reid Show, a production of Image Lab Media Group. You are authorized to share the video link and channel, and embed this video in your website or others as long as a link back to this YouTube Channel is provided. © 2026 The Joy Reid Show Lindsey Graham's Aortic Dissection and the Conspiracy Theories | The Joy Reid Show    / @thejoyreidshow