Kay Granger is 81 years old Congresswoman from Texas belonging to the Republican Party. According to the Daily Mail, Granger has not voted or been to her office in the Capitol since July.
According to CNN, she voted for the last time in the US House of Representatives July 24, 2023. “Since then, she has not participated in any meetings,” we read.
The American politician's son commented on the reports of Granger's absence in an interview with the Dallas Morning News on Sunday.
Brandon Granger reported that his mother “he has been struggling with dementia for several months and lives in a nursing home for the elderly.” – She voluntarily decided to move to the center – he added.
Congresswoman Kay Granger disappeared for several months. Official statement
Congresswoman Kay Granger's office released special statement regarding the disappearance of a republican woman. The American politician said that from September her health deteriorated. She also thanked her family and voters for their support.
“I am deeply grateful for the outpouring of concern and interest over the past few days. Like many members of my family family, friends and colleagues knew, over the last year I have struggled with unforeseen health problems. However, since early September, my health problems have worsened, making frequent trips to Washington, D.C., difficult for me. During this time, my staff remained steadfast in their responsibilities and continued providing exceptional service to constituentsjust like they did through last 27 years” Granger said in a letter provided to CNN by her office.
Granger was the first Republican to represent Texas in the House of Representatives and since 1997 has represented the 12th congressional district, which includes Fort Worth. She was succeeded by Republican Craig Goldman, a member of the Texas House of Representatives.
American congresswoman found. There is a comment from Elon Musk
A case of “missing” and finding Kay Granger commented on the X platform Elon Musk.
“Maybe we should introduce some basic cognitive test for elected politicians?” – we read on Musk's social media.
Even though a congresswoman comes from the Republican Partywhich has recently been favored by an American entrepreneur, he unfavorably described the situation as “crazy”.
Sources: CNN, Daily Mail, “Dallas Morning News”