Mitch McConnell's team stays silent on senator's health after hospitalization
Sen. Mitch McConnell's team has remained tight-lipped on his health condition after the 84-year-old was reportedly found unconscious and hospitalized nearly a month ago, with only a brief statement saying he is "improving"
Sen. Mitch McConnell's team has remained tight-lipped on his health condition after the 84-year-old was reportedly found unconscious and hospitalized nearly a month ago, with only a brief statement saying he is "improving"23:16 ET, 02 Jul 2026Sen. Mitch McConnell's (R-Ky. ) office is staying silent on his health condition as the 84-year-old has remained hospitalized for nearly a month with no updates forthcoming. When pressed by reporters,McConnell's team referred back to a statement issued weeks ago, on June 22, which simply indicates he is "improving" and "working with his staff. "The specifics of McConnell'smedical situationhave yet to be confirmed, but a 911 call recorded a month ago at the Kentucky senator's residence was made public earlier this week. Paramedics were dispatched to respond to a "cardiac arrest" at an address registered as McConnell's D. C. home, reportsthe Mirror US. Article continues belowMcConnell has battled a series of health issues over the years. McConnell was first elected to the Senate in 1984 and served as Republican leader from 2007 until last year, holding both majority and minority leader positions throughout that tenure. He continues to remain active in the Senate, appearing for work when the chamber is in session, and has recently chaired public hearings and questioned officials in his role as chairman of the Senate Appropriations subcommittee on defense. He has periodically relied on a wheelchair to move through the Capitol and routinely has his security detail by his side, a standard provision for former congressional leaders. McConnell was reportedly at his Capitol Hill home in Washington, D. C. , prior to his hospitalization. Timeline of Mitch McConnell's hospitalizationMcConnell last cast a vote in the Senate on June 11. McConnell was admitted to the hospital on June 14, with very few details released regarding his hospitalization or medical condition. Weeks on, specifics remain unverified. Punchbowl News and the New York Post both report that he was discovered unconscious at his home. Leaked 911 audio reveals that just before 9 a. m. on June 14, dispatch deployed an ALS (Advanced Life Support) ambulance to the former Senate GOP leader's home address. David Popp, McConnell's spokesperson, released a statement later that same day, June 14, confirming the octogenarian had been admitted to the hospital and was "receiving excellent care. "Popp offered no further details regarding his treatment at that point, and the name of the hospital has not been made public. His team released a June 22 statement that read: "Senator McConnell appreciates the outpouring of support he's receiving while he continues his recovery in the hospital. The Senator continues to improve, and is working closely with his staff on Kentucky and Senate matters while the Senate is out of session. "On June 30, a staffer confirmed he was recovering and working alongside his team. On July 1, Senate Majority Leader John Thune disclosed he had spoken with McConnell, confirming he's "dialed in" on Senate proceedings. Thune (R-S. D. ), who succeeded McConnell following his landmark tenure as Senate GOP leader, stated, "He's following along with stuff we are doing this week up here. Very much so. "McConnell's history of illness as a senatorThis represents his second hospitalization in recent months. In February, he was admitted to a medical facility for 8 days while fighting flu-like symptoms. McConnell has faced multiple health challenges over the past several years. In December 2024, he sustained a sprained wrist after a fall while departing a GOP luncheon. In March 2023, he was absent for several weeks after suffering a concussion from a fall at a Washington hotel. The Republican senator has been seen with noticeable bruising and has "frozen" before the media on several occasions in recent years. Article continues belowHealth challenges have persistently followed McConnell throughout his political career, stretching back to when he was diagnosed with polio at merely two years old in 1944, which caused paralysis of his upper left leg. After years of intensive physical therapy and specialized treatment at the Georgia Warm Springs Foundation, he made a near-complete recovery.