US EditionMitch McConnell hospitalized after experiencing ‘flu-like symptoms’
Senator McConnell, 83, was hospitalized as a precaution after flu-like symptoms; his prognosis is positive and he remains in contact with staff, aiming to resume Senate duties soon.
- Senator Mitch McConnell, 83, Kentucky Republican, was admitted to a local hospital Monday night after experiencing flu-like symptoms over the weekend, spokesman David Popp said.
- Given multiple prior health scares, including a fall in October 2025, McConnell's recent hospitalization follows a series of recent medical incidents, including on-camera freezes in 2023.
- His office says he remains in regular contact with staff and looks forward to returning to Senate business.
- Officials have not given a timeline for his discharge, and McConnell’s health and availability remain consequential for Senate business, with Kentucky law directing Gov. Andy Beshear to select a replacement from three Republican candidates if he leaves his seat.
- Having announced he won't run in 2026, Senator Mitch McConnell, 83, plans to serve through January 2027 after stepping down from Senate GOP leadership in 2024.
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Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) was hospitalized on Feb. 3 after experiencing flu-like symptoms, his spokesperson said. The spokesperson said that the prognosis for McConnell, 83, was positive. “[McConnell] is grateful for the excellent care he is receiving. He is in regular contact with his staff and looks forward to returning to Senate business,” a spokesperson for McConnell wrote to The Epoch Times in an email. McConnell checked himself into t…
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