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Mitch McConnell was found 'unconscious' in DC home last month, may have suffered heart attack
New York Post • • nation
Key Points:
- Sen. Mitch McConnell was found unconscious and possibly suffered a heart attack at his DC residence on June 14, leading to an emergency ALS ambulance response and CPR in progress, according to a recently released EMS dispatch call.
- McConnell was hospitalized and is reportedly recovering while continuing to work on Senate and Kentucky matters, with Senate Majority Leader John Thune confirming McConnell remains engaged in legislative business.
- The 84-year-old senator has experienced multiple health issues in recent years, including falls causing concussion and cracked ribs, public episodes of light-headedness, and a prior hospitalization for flu-like symptoms in February.
- McConnell served as Senate GOP leader from 2007 until January 2025 and announced he would not seek re-election in 2026; Rep. Andy Barr has won the Republican primary to succeed him.
- The Senate is currently in recess until July 13, with McConnell’s office declining to comment on the EMS communications.
