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Sen. Mitch McConnell says he was "briefly unconscious," had pneumonia in latest health update
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Key Points:
- Sen. Mitch McConnell revealed he was "briefly unconscious" following a fall last month and has been battling a mild case of pneumonia while hospitalized since June 14.
- McConnell emphasized that his doctors have ruled out broken bones, concussion, heart attack, stroke, tumors, or hemorrhages, and he is currently in a rehabilitation center to regain strength.
- The 84-year-old Kentucky Republican is not yet cleared to return to Senate floor voting but remains engaged with staff and colleagues, planning to complete his term before retiring in January.
- McConnell's medical team is investigating the cause of his fall, and his attending physician noted the senator is focusing on physical therapy to prevent future incidents.
- The senator has a history of health challenges, including childhood polio, a recent hospital stay for flu-like symptoms in February, and other health scares in recent years.
