Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) remains hospitalized as he continues his recovery, according to a statement released Thursday by his spokesperson. The former Senate Majority Leader was admitted to a medical facility on June 14, but his office has still not disclosed the cause of his hospitalization.
“Senator McConnell appreciates the outpouring of support he’s receiving while he continues his recovery in the hospital. The Senator continues to improve, and is working closely with his staff on Kentucky and Senate matters while the Senate is out of session,” the spokesperson said.
The statement follows the release of an EMS audio recording by an independent journalist, which indicates emergency responders were called to McConnell’s Washington, D.C., home for an “unconscious” person on the same day he was hospitalized. In the audio, the dispatcher mentions a “cardiac arrest” and a paramedic is heard saying, “CPR in progress.” McConnell’s name is not mentioned in the recording, but the address is known to be his. CNN has not independently confirmed the details of the audio.
McConnell, a childhood polio survivor, has faced a series of health issues in recent years. In March 2023, he suffered a concussion and broken ribs after a fall. Months later, he froze midsentence during a news conference. CNN later reported he had suffered two other falls earlier that year.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune told CNN after McConnell’s hospitalization that he spoke with him and he “sounded good.” Thune added, “He wants to be back, but I’ll defer to his staff on when. He’s clearly dialed into what’s going on.”
