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Mitch McConnell update: Governor Andy Beshear shares worrying news about Senator's health; ‘haven’t heard a thing'

Beshear said trusted contacts told him McConnell had died, adding that the senator’s office has offered little public detail after weeks of rumors.

  • Senator Mitch McConnell was hospitalized on June 14 after a fall that left him briefly unconscious and he is recovering from a mild case of pneumonia.
  • Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear has expressed concern over McConnell's absence and mentioned hearing from two agencies suggesting the senator might have passed away, though no official confirmation has been given.
  • Senator Mitch McConnell's office has released limited information about his health, refusing to provide detailed updates or confirm his cognitive state, which has led to speculation and conspiracy theories.
  • Some Republican lawmakers have warned that McConnell's absence threatens the Senate GOP majority and have urged him to return soon, while Democratic Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez criticized the lack of transparency regarding his extended absence.
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Palmer Report broke the news in Los Angeles, United States on Monday, July 20, 2026.
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