Mitch McConnell receiving medical care after being admitted to hospital
The Guardian • • general
Key Points:
- Mitch McConnell, the US senator from Kentucky, was admitted to the hospital on Sunday morning, with a spokesperson confirming he is receiving excellent care.
- The senator’s representative has not provided details on his current condition or the reason for the hospital visit.
- McConnell, aged 84, has faced several health challenges in recent years, including an eight-day hospitalization in February for flu-like symptoms and multiple incidents of freezing up during public appearances.
- In 2023, McConnell suffered multiple falls, resulting in a concussion and broken ribs, and has used a wheelchair as a precaution.
- His health concerns have raised questions about whether he will complete his current Senate term, which ends in January 2027.