Sen. <a href="https://healthylife7.com/mitch-mcconnell-shares-first-update-after-mysterious-health-scare/" title="Mitch McConnell shares first update after mysterious health scare”>Mitch McConnell releases health update after hospitalization
Sun, July 12, 2026 at 4:32 PM
UpdatedSun, July 12, 2026 at 5:22 PM
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A long-awaited response from Sen. Mitch McConnell has been released about his recent health scare. (Courtesy of Mitch McConnell)
A long-awaited response from Sen. Mitch McConnell has been released about his June 14 hospitalization
In a press release, the Kentucky Senator shared what his doctors have confirmed about his condition, and that he was hesitant to share the news. He reports that a fall was the cause of the hospitalization
The statement comes after Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear requested an official update from Sen. McConnell himself regarding his health after weeks of silence
“Surviving childhood polio meant spending my entire life with mobility challenges. They haven’t exactly gotten easier to manage with age. And last month, I took a fall which landed me in the hospital,” the statement reads
Sen. McConnell reports that doctors have confirmed he has not suffered any broken bones or a concussion, and that he did not have a heart attack or a stroke, but due to his condition, he will not be returning to the Senate floor. He says he will remain active and has been in communication with his colleagues and staff on current business
“As much as it frustrates me, this process takes time. And on the advice of my doctors, I won’t be able to return to the Senate floor to vote quite yet. But rest assured that, in the meantime, I’m not taking a break from the Senate business that matters to you. I’ve been working closely with my legislative staff on current issues, and with my Kentucky team who help me provide timely constituent services across our Commonwealth. I’ve also been keeping in touch with my Senate colleagues on the appropriations process, midterm politics, and everything in between,” said Sen. McConnell.
