- Sen. Mitch McConnell has been discharged from a rehabilitation facility after a fall at his Kentucky home in mid-June that left him hospitalized.
- On June 14, McConnell was hospitalized, but his office did not disclose the reason at the time.
- In July, McConnell revealed that he had been briefly unconscious after the fall and had a mild case of pneumonia, leading to his move to a rehabilitation center.
- McConnell announced on Thursday that he had been discharged from the rehabilitation center to continue recovery at home.
- He stated that he will remain at home during the Senate's upcoming state work period, maintaining intensive physical therapy and engaging with staff and colleagues.
- McConnell did not break any bones or suffer a concussion, and he confirmed he did not have a heart attack or stroke.
- McConnell has faced health issues over the years and is retiring at the end of his term, which ends in January.
Sen. Mitch McConnell, 84, was discharged from a rehabilitation center on Thursday after recovering from a fall at his Kentucky home in mid-June. He expressed gratitude for the support he received, stating, “Elaine and I are grateful for the many well wishes and support from friends, colleagues, and Kentuckians.”1
McConnell will continue his recovery at home, adhering to an “intensive regimen of physical therapy” while engaging with Senate staff and colleagues. He noted, “On the advice of my doctors, I’ll maintain an intensive regimen of physical therapy from home during the state work period.”
The senator's health has been a topic of concern since his hospitalization on June 14, which was initially undisclosed. He later clarified that he was “briefly unconscious” but did not suffer serious injuries, stating, “My doctors have confirmed that I didn’t break any bones or suffer a concussion.” He also dealt with a mild case of pneumonia during his recovery.34
Despite ongoing health issues, McConnell plans to work from home and has not provided a timeline for his return to the Senate, which is set for a five-week recess soon. His retirement is scheduled for January, marking the end of his long political career.
Uncertainty surrounding his health has led to calls for transparency, especially after reports of CPR being administered at his residence. McConnell's office has remained tight-lipped about his condition, fueling speculation among critics.
“McConnell, 84, said he will remain home during the Senate's upcoming state work period, engaging with staff and colleagues on Senate business. He previously revealed he was briefly unconscious and had a mild case of pneumonia, but doctors confirmed no broken bones or concussion.”
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