What happened to Mitch McConnell? Former Senate Republican leader’s office shares major health update after hospitalization
Mitch McConnell’s office confirmed Sunday that the 84-year-old senator was taken to the hospital earlier in the day. But details about his condition or the reason for his hospitalization were not immediately released.
McConnell spokesman David Pope issued a statement saying the senator was “receiving excellent care.”
It comes months after McConnell was hospitalized for more than a week with “flu-like symptoms.” He was fired in February and later reinstated in the Senate.
Hospitalization draws renewed attention to McConnell’s health
The Kentucky Republican is one of the longest-serving figures in modern American politics. McConnell has faced some health challenges in recent years.
In March 2023, he suffered a concussion and broken ribs after a fall, forcing him to miss Senate business for several weeks. He also experienced two highly publicized freezes during press conferences later that year.
The incidents have raised questions about his health and qualifications for office.
(This is a developing story)
