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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Republicans sweating as GOP lawmaker unleashes ultimatum for Mitch McConnell
A Republican lawmaker warned on Tuesday that Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) — who has been missing from Congress for six weeks amid a "secretive health crisis" — could jeopardize the narrow GOP majority in the Senate and issued an ultimatum, The Daily Beast reported.Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) made it...
Andy Beshear slams Mitch McConnell for staying silent over health woes
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear is getting impatient on Mitch McConnell‘s lack of communication with his office as a crucial August 3 deadline approaches. On July 20, the exasperated governor gave an update on the conversations he’s had with the longtime Kentucky senator — or rather, hasn’t had. McConnell has gone radio silent again after providing proof of life. By: MEGA “I haven’t heard a thing. Not an email, not a letter, not a call, not a vid…
Alabama-born GOP senator’s office declines to answer questions following health scare
Sen. Mitch McConnell’s office is refusing to answer “basic questions” about the Kentucky Republican’s health and whereabouts more than a month after he was hospitalized, according to The Daily Beast. The outlet reported Tuesday that McConnell’s staff has declined to…
Mitch McConnell health questions grow as aides remain silent
So No One’s Talked to Mitch McConnell in Two Weeks?
So no one’s talked to Mitch McConnell in two weeks? Despite the statement and proof-of-life photo, officials from both parties say the Kentucky senator has an ‘obligation’ to provide health updates.
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