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Gov Andy Beshear says agencies told him McConnell had 'passed' away
Fox News • • nation
Key Points:
- Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear revealed he received two calls from unspecified agencies falsely suggesting Sen. Mitch McConnell had died while hospitalized.
- McConnell was hospitalized for nearly a month following a June fall, with his office later confirming treatment for pneumonia and denying serious conditions such as a heart attack or stroke.
- Beshear publicly urged McConnell to provide transparency about his health to end speculation, including a formal letter requesting a full update for Kentuckians.
- Despite the prolonged absence and health concerns, McConnell plans to return to the Senate, though no timeline has been provided.
- Emergency dispatch audio indicated McConnell was unconscious upon hospitalization, fueling earlier public uncertainty about his condition.
