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Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear says he's "heard absolutely nothing back from Mitch McConnell"
CBS News • • nation
Key Points:
- Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear has not received any response from Sen. Mitch McConnell regarding his health after formal requests for updates amid McConnell's extended hospitalization.
- McConnell was hospitalized on June 14 following a fall and spent nearly two months in a rehabilitation center before continuing recovery at home, with limited public information about his condition.
- Beshear has urged McConnell to directly communicate with Kentuckians to reassure them of his ability to serve, criticizing McConnell's refusal to provide updates or appear publicly.
- Beshear also criticized Senate Majority Leader John Thune for deferring responsibility for McConnell's health updates, emphasizing that Senate leadership should ensure senators are fit to serve.
- The ongoing lack of transparency has fueled concerns about McConnell's capacity to fulfill his senatorial duties and accountability to his constituents.
