Sen. Mitch McConnell, 84, revealed for the first time that a fall—during which he was briefly unconscious—led to his hospitalization on June 14, breaking weeks of silence amid growing public speculation about his health. He confirmed no broken bones, concussion, heart attack, stroke, tumors, or hemorrhages, though he was treated for mild pneumonia and is now recovering at a rehabilitation facility. His disclosure follows the unexpected death of Sen. Lindsey Graham, temporarily reducing the GOP Senate majority to 51–47, and addresses mounting pressure—including from Kentucky’s governor—for greater transparency about his condition. Despite health challenges dating back to childhood polio and ongoing mobility issues, McConnell insists he remains committed to completing his term, which ends in January, and working with staff on Senate business.
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