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Kentucky Gov. Beshear asks Mitch McConnell to share health update
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Key Points:
- Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear has requested Sen. Mitch McConnell provide a health update as the senator remains hospitalized more than three weeks after being admitted, amid growing concerns about his ability to serve.
- McConnell's spokesperson stated he is continuing to recover, working closely with staff on Senate and Kentucky matters, and appreciates the support he has received.
- Several senators, including John Thune and John Barrasso, have spoken with McConnell by phone, reporting that he remains engaged and eager to return to Senate duties.
- McConnell was admitted following a reported cardiac arrest and has experienced multiple health issues in recent years, including polio-related mobility challenges and hospital stays for flu-like symptoms.
- Meanwhile, McConnell’s wife, Elaine Chao, visited China on a pre-planned trip shortly after his hospitalization, meeting with Chinese officials and the U.S. ambassador, with no immediate return due to McConnell’s health.
