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Mitch McConnell says he was "briefly unconscious," had pneumonia in latest health update
McConnell said he is recovering from a fall and mild pneumonia after weeks of limited updates, while doctors ruled out fractures, stroke and heart attack.
- On Sunday, Kentucky Senator Mitch McConnell broke weeks of silence regarding his June 14 hospitalization, attributing his absence to a fall that left him briefly unconscious and a subsequent mild case of pneumonia.
- Mounting public speculation about the 84-year-old's condition prompted Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear to issue a public letter last week requesting transparency regarding the senator's health status.
- Comprehensive medical evaluations ruled out strokes, tumors, and hemorrhages, according to the Office of the Attending Physician, with McConnell now focusing on physical therapy at a rehabilitation center.
- McConnell confirmed he will not return to the Senate floor to vote immediately, though he continues working with staff while Republicans navigate a narrowed 51-47 majority following Senator Lindsey Graham's death.
- Despite ongoing mobility challenges stemming from childhood polio, McConnell stated he intends to complete his Senate term and finish remaining legislative business before retiring in January 2027.
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We were glad to see the photo Sunday of a smiling Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, alongside his wife, Elaine Chao. The 84-year-old McConnell revealed Sunday that he had been hospitalized following a rough June 14 fall at his home leading,…
The Republican senator explained his state of health after weeks of speculation and said he plans to end his term
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