Buddy, you think it's tough keeping one phylactery fed...

Lich McConnell.

Lindsey was one of Mitch's horcuxes. The turtle had to emerge lest others be found and destroyed.

Obviously Lindsey faked his death to impersonate the dead Mitch.

While looking 10 years younger in the picture.

Right. and it looks kinda... off, too. Like. I dunno. these fucks can't be trusted with anything.

Edit: someone showed why down below...)

I definitely respect your need for proof, especially in this situation: I think we could all do with more than a simple photograph when it comes to a lying liar who lies facing a governor who is itching to call a special election to replace him if he doesn't issue some kind of proof of life right now.

However, the WaPo page itself is probably legit. The article directly links to a fairly hi-res image of that page on the WaPo site. Paragraph 5:

The statement included a smiling picture of McConnell with his wife, Elaine Chao, a tacit response to speculation online that he had died or was incapacitated. McConnell held a copy of Sunday’s Washington Post sports section in his hand.

Also "an" lol I was typing without thinking here 🙃