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Sen. Mitch McConnell remains hospitalized as ‘he continues his recovery,’ spokesperson says
CNN • • general
Key Points:
- Sen. Mitch McConnell remains hospitalized since June 14, with no official disclosure of the cause of his hospitalization, though his office reports he is continuing to recover and working with his staff.
- An EMS audio recording revealed emergency responders were called to McConnell’s Washington, DC, home for an unconscious person on the day he was hospitalized, with paramedics performing CPR and describing a cardiac arrest.
- McConnell’s spokesperson has not confirmed details from the EMS audio but promised to keep the public updated on his condition.
- McConnell, a childhood polio survivor, has experienced multiple health issues recently, including a concussion, broken ribs, and several falls in 2023.
- Senate Majority Leader John Thune said McConnell sounded good during a recent conversation and is eager to return, though his staff will determine the timing.
