Kentucky Senator Mitch McConnell remains hospitalized. His staff announced he is “continuing his recovery,” but the exact details of his condition remain undisclosed. The Senate has been out of session, and it is unclear if McConnell will return when proceedings resume next week.
McConnell’s office confirmed his admission to the hospital on June 14, noting he is “receiving excellent care.” Despite previous updates indicating he wouldn’t partake in voting, recent communications convey he is “continuing to improve” and appreciates the public’s support. However, there have been no more updates, and attempts for further comments have gone unanswered.
Recent years have seen McConnell hospitalized several times. At 84 years old, he retired as the longest-serving Senate leader. His term concludes in January amid a tightly contested Senate race preceding the midterm elections.
In March 2023, McConnell experienced a concussion after a fall in a Washington hotel. Subsequent incidents included freezing during news conferences and sustaining a wrist injury after falling at a GOP luncheon. Additionally, McConnell suffered a childhood polio infection, causing persistent mobility issues. He experienced another fall at his Kentucky home in 2019, resulting in shoulder surgery.
First elected to the Senate in 1984, McConnell led Republican efforts from 2007 to last year, fulfilling roles as majority and minority leader. Although he stepped down from leadership, he remains engaged as a senator and frequently utilizes a wheelchair for mobility.