Mitch McConnell Releases Second 'Proof Of Life' Photo As Health Questions Grow, Doctor Says He's Not Fit To Return To Work - uPolitics
Sen. Mitch McConnell remains without medical clearance to return to his Senate office, his physician confirmed this week, as the 84-year-old Kentucky Republican continues an intensive rehabilitation stretch following a fall last month that briefly knocked him unconscious. McConnell’s office released a new statement and photo Monday showing the senator alongside his wife, former Transportation […]
Sen. Mitch McConnellremains without medical clearance to return to his Senate office, his physician confirmed this week, as the 84-year-old Kentucky Republican continues anintensive rehabilitation stretch following a fall last month that briefly knocked him unconscious. McConnell’s office released a new statement and photo Monday showing the senator alongside his wife, former Transportation SecretaryElaine Chao, marking his most substantial public health update in weeks. The senator was initially hospitalized June 14, though details of what happened didn’t emerge publicly until nearly a month later, when McConnell disclosed on July 12 that he had fallen and lost consciousness briefly, and had also contracted a mild case of pneumonia during his hospital stay. He was later transferred to an inpatient rehabilitation facility, where he remains. According to a statement from his attending physician’s office, McConnell is now undergoing multiple physical therapy sessions daily, aimed at rebuilding strength and lowering his risk of future falls. Doctors noted that his childhood bout with polio continues to be “a significant factor in his mobility,” a condition that has shaped his gait and physical resilience for decades. His medical team said it continues to monitor his progress daily and oversee every aspect of his recovery plan. Subscribe To Our Cheat SheetOne week of political news in your inbox!McConnell struck an optimistic tone despite the setback, expressing disappointment at missing this weekend’s Fancy Farm Picnic, a marquee political gathering in western Kentucky he’s attended for years. “There’s no place I’d rather be on the first Saturday in August than with the good people of western Kentucky,” he said, adding that he’s “looking forward to getting back to the Senate and to Kentucky soon. ”He hasn’t cast a vote on the Senate floor since his hospitalization began, though his office says he’s continued cosponsoring legislation remotely, including a resolution honoring the late Sen. Lindsey Graham. The latest update appears intended in part to quiet weeks of speculation about his condition and long absence from public view. LikeLikeLoveHahaWowSadAngryRead more about: