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Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear has 'heard absolutely nothing' from recovering Mitch McConnell
New York Post • • nation
Key Points:
- Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear criticized Senator Mitch McConnell and his staff for withholding information about McConnell’s health following his hospitalization after a fall at home.
- McConnell, 84, was last seen voting in the Senate on June 11 and was hospitalized three days later; he was discharged on August 6 to recover at home.
- Despite office statements confirming no major injuries and ongoing physical therapy, Beshear and others have called for more transparent updates on McConnell’s ability to fulfill his Senate duties.
- McConnell has been the longest-serving Republican Senate leader since 2007 and is expected to serve until January, with the Senate currently in recess until mid-September.
- McConnell’s office has not provided further comments amid growing public and political scrutiny about his health and capacity to serve.
