Mitch McConnell’s office confirmed on Sunday that the 84-year-old senator was admitted to a hospital earlier in the day. However, no details about his condition or the reason for the hospitalization were immediately released.
A statement issued by McConnell spokesperson David Popp said the senator is “receiving excellent care.”
The hospitalization comes just months after McConnell spent more than a week in a hospital for “flu-like symptoms.” He was discharged in February and later resumed Senate duties.
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Hospitalization renews focus on McConnell’s health
The Kentucky republican is one of the longest-serving figures in modern American politics. In recent years, McConnell has faced several health challenges.
The Kentucky senator has experienced multiple falls in recent years. In March 2023, he suffered a concussion and a rib fracture after a fall, forcing him to step away from Senate business for several weeks. In 2019, he fractured his shoulder after a fall at home and has also suffered from cuts on his face throughout the six years.
He also experienced two widely publicized freezing episodes during press conferences in 2023. The incidents have raised questions about his health and fitness for office.
In November of the same year, McConnell resigned from his long-standing role as chairman of the Senate Republican Conference, despite being cleared by the U.S. Capitol physician.
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