Mitch McConnell's Mysterious Hospitalization: Idaho Senator Doesn't Know If 84-Year-old Is 'Alive' as Health Concerns Mount
HEALTHSource: megaMitch McConnell was found unconscious on June 14. July 9 2026, Published 11:21 a. m. ETArticle continues below advertisementEven fellow senate members are being kept in the dark aboutMitch. . .
HEALTHSource: megaMitch McConnell was found unconscious on June 14. July 9 2026, Published 11:21 a. m. ETArticle continues below advertisementEven fellow senate members are being kept in the dark aboutMitch McConnell's condition after his June 14 hospitalization. Rep. Marlin Stutzman, R-Ind. , admitted on Thursday, July 9, that he "has not heard from" the 84-year-old and criticized the lack of transparency regarding his condition. Article continues below advertisementThe Lack of Answers Is 'Discouraging'Source: megaIdaho Senator Rep. Marlin Stutzman said it's 'discouraging' that Republicans won't give an update on Mitch McConnell's health. "I have not heard from him, and I think it’s a question that Republicans should be asking because he does represent the state of Kentucky," he spilled onMorning America, per aNewsNation report. "His constituents deserve answers where he is at. ""I think that the governor of Kentucky has every right to ask after three weeks if no one has said anything," he continued. "As a Republican, I think we need to hold our own party accountable, so the fact thatwe haven’t heard anythingreally from Sen. McConnell is very discouraging and concerning. "Article continues below advertisement'Do You Know If He's Alive?'Source: megaMitch McConnell has been hospitalized since June 14. "Do you know that he’s alive? I don’t," the politician confessed. "The things that I’ve heard and seen from some friends are that he’sobviously not doing well, but I don’t know if he’s alive or has passed away. "Article continues below advertisementWhat Happened to Mitch McConnell?MORE ON:Mitch McConnellMitch McConnell's Health Mystery Deepens as MAGA Allies Clash With Senate Republicans Over Hospitalized Senator's ConditionMitch McConnell's Mysterious Absence: Neighbors Reveal They Haven't Seen Anyone at His Washington, D. C. , Home Since Health ScareMitch McConnell's Doctor Clears Him for Work After Health Scare, Blames Freezing Incident on Previous ConcussionWant OK! each day? Sign up here!Source: megaScott Jennings claimed he talked to the 84-year-old for nearly 20 minutes on the phone. AsOK!reported, McConnellwas found unconsciousin his Washington, D. C. , home and administered CPR before being transported to the hospital on June 14 after reportedly going into cardiac arrest. Stephanie Penn, a spokesperson for the senator, stated McConnell was "working closely with his staff" but didn't provide any other details. On June 15, Senate Majority LeaderJohn Thunetold reporters he called McConnell, stating he "sounded good. He wants to be back, but I'll defer to his staff on when. "A week later, when the Republican's spokesmanDavid Poppwas asked for an update, he referred to his June 22 statement, which said McConnell was "working closely with staff on Senate business and Kentucky matters as he continues his recovery. "Article continues below advertisementLaura Loomer Claims Senator Is 'Brain Dead'Source: @reallauraloomer/instagramLaura Loomer claimed a source told her Mitch McConnell is 'brain dead. 'Rumors exploded whenLaura Loomerclaimed via X on Monday, July 6, that a "high-level source close to theWhite House" told her McConnell is "brain dead. He's not coming back. "However, political strategistScott Jenningsclaimed hespoke with McConnell on the phoneon July 7. "He’s still recovering in the hospital. We talked for just shy of 20 minutes … about IRAN, UKRAINE, the unfolding situation in MAINE, my visit to the TR Presidential Library, and even a little bit of Senate history," he penned on X. "I told him we want to see him back at work as soon as possible. "Article continues below advertisementDonald Trump Has 'No Idea' of Mitch McConnell's ConditionSource: megaDonald Trump admitted he has 'no idea' how the senator is doing. EvenDonald Trumphas been left uniformed about the situation. "No, I have no — I have no idea," he responded when a reporter asked if he spoke to the politician. "I have no idea how he's doing. "