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Sen. Chris Murphy discharged from hospital after stroke
NBC News • • nation
Key Points:
- Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., was discharged from Johns Hopkins Hospital after suffering a small hemorrhagic stroke last weekend and will spend several weeks in a rehabilitation center.
- Murphy experienced numbness in his arm at his son's hockey game, leading to his stroke diagnosis and transfer to Johns Hopkins for treatment, where he has shown significant progress.
- His doctor expects a full recovery following rehabilitation, and Murphy remains engaged remotely with his team while his staff continues legislative work uninterrupted.
- Murphy, not up for re-election this cycle, is an influential senator and potential 2028 presidential contender, holding key roles in the Senate Democratic Caucus and several committees.
- Hemorrhagic strokes occur when a brain blood vessel ruptures; symptoms include headaches and weakness, but the cause of Murphy’s stroke remains unclear.
