Senator Mitch McConnell, 84, hospitalized for second time in just a few months [View all]
Source: The Independent
Sunday 14 June 2026 18:56 BST
Sen. Mitch McConnell has been hospitalized for an undisclosed medical issue, according to a spokesperson. The 84-year-old was admitted to a hospital Sunday morning and “is receiving excellent care,” his office said. It wasn’t immediately made public why he was taken to the hospital.
McConnell has suffered a series of health issues in recent years and was hospitalized for eight days in February for flu-like symptoms. He has also suffered injuries from falls and left the public concerned when his face briefly froze while he was speaking.
McConnell is Kentucky’s longest-serving senator after being first elected to the Senate in 1984. He was also the longest-serving Senate leader, having held the position for 18 years before stepping down in 2024.
McConnell announced last year that he won’t seek reelection. His term will end in January 2027.
Read more: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/mitch-mcconnell-hospitalized-kentucky-senator-health-b2995533.html
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