Sen. Mitch McConnell says a fall caused his recent hospitalization
The Kentucky Republican disclosed that a fall led to his June hospitalization and said he is now in a rehabilitation center, continuing to work on Senate matters remotely.
Sen. Mitch McConnell, 84, announced that a fall was the reason for his hospitalization earlier this month, ending weeks of limited information about his health. In a statement, he said doctors are conducting extensive tests to determine the cause of the fall and explained that people of his generation often hesitate to reveal personal vulnerability.
"Even in the public eye, I feel that same instinct — I can’t help it," McConnell said.
He added that he is currently residing in a rehabilitation center and does not expect to return to the Senate "quite yet," but will keep working with his staff on legislative business. The statement was accompanied by a smiling photograph of McConnell with his wife, Elaine Chao, addressing online rumors about his condition.
The senator was admitted to a hospital on June 14, and his office had previously provided only brief updates, noting that he was "receiving excellent care" and recovering. As the hospital stay extended, speculation grew, prompting Kentucky Democratic Governor Andy Beshear to request a transparent health update from McConnell.