Mitch McConnell’s office confirmed on Sunday that the 84-year-old senator was admitted to a hospital earlier in the day. Though no details about his condition or the reason for the hospitalization were immediately released.
A statement issued by McConnell spokesperson David Popp said the senator is “receiving excellent care.”
The hospitalization comes just months after McConnell spent more than a week in a hospital for “flu-like symptoms.” He was discharged in February and later resumed Senate duties.
Hospitalization renews focus on McConnell’s health
The Kentucky republican is one of the longest-serving figures in modern American politics. In recent years, McConnell has faced several health challenges.
In March 2023, he suffered a concussion and a rib fracture after a fall, forcing him to step away from Senate business for several weeks. He also experienced two widely publicized freezing episodes during press conferences later that year.
The incidents have raised questions about his health and fitness for office.
(This is a developing story)
