Mitch McConnell hospitalized again, receiving "excellent care," spokesperson states

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Mitch McConnell hospitalized again, receiving "excellent care," spokesperson states

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Mitch McConnell hospitalized again, receiving

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Mitch McConnell was hospitalized on Sunday, June 11, with his condition currently unknown.
His spokesman confirmed he is "receiving excellent care" but did not disclose the reason for hospitalization.
McConnell has faced numerous health issues, including falls and a childhood polio that affects his mobility.

Mitch McConnell, the 84-year-old former Senate Majority Leader, was admitted to a hospital on Sunday, June 11, with details about his condition remaining undisclosed. His spokesperson, David Popp, stated that McConnell "is receiving excellent care," but did not provide specifics on the reason for his hospitalization or the hospital's location, according to SCMP, CBS News, and NPR.

McConnell's health has been under scrutiny due to multiple incidents affecting his mobility; he has regularly navigated the Capitol in a wheelchair. The senator has had a history of falls and health scares, including a concussion from a fall in 2023. In recent appearances, he has shown signs of health instability, such as freezing during press conferences. These health issues stem, in part, from a childhood bout with polio, resulting in a partially paralyzed leg, according to SCMP, CBS News, and NPR.