Posted on 07/28/2026 9:44:09 AM PDT by Miami Rebel
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear (D) hit ailing Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) with an ultimatum in his latest demand for transparency about the current state of his health.
In a new letter sent to McConnell on Tuesday, Beshear’s ultimatum is simple: Speak up, or resign.
The letter comes a day after McConnell’s office released a new proof-of-life photo of the senator alongside his wife, Elaine Chao, and a vague update.
“It has now been 43 days since news of your hospitalization, ” Beshear writes. “During that time you have cast zero votes, engaged in no official activities, and aside from two photos and corresponding statements, have made no effort to communicate with your Kentucky constituents or the nation.”
It went on: “I am calling on you to directly and verbally address the people of Kentucky and provide proof of your capacity to serve, or resign.”
In a scathing final blow, Beshear said he would ask Senate Majority Leader John Thune to “begin the process” of expelling McConnell from the Senate.
“If you are unwilling to voluntarily show that you still have the capactity to serve, I will insist Leader Thune fully investigate your condition, report to the American people, and begin the process if warranted,” the governor wrote.
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear (D) in letter to Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY)
“I am calling on you to directly and verbally address the people of Kentucky and provide proof of your capacity to serve, or resign.” https://t.co/ZkSyebQ36M pic.twitter.com/jcOS3FO7vP
— Politics & Poll Tracker 📡 (@PollTracker2024) July 28, 2026
A message left for McConnell’s office was not immediately returned on Tuesday.
It’s the second time this month Beshear has demanded answers from McConnell. In the first, dated July 8, Beshear said: “As Governor, I request that you fully update Kentuckians regarding the current status of your health.”
He added: “As public officeholders, we have made a commitment to our constituents to do our best to represent them and to always be transparent. I believe this requires clear communication about one’s ability to serve.”
In response to that letter, McConnell’s office released the following statement: “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.”
McConnell, 84, was rushed to the hospital on June 14 after he was reportedly found unconscious in his home.
Despite two proof-of-life photos and several Republican figures who claim to have spoken with McConnell since, speculation over his condition has continued to swirl across social media.
Earlier this month, President Donald Trump said he hasn’t talked to McConnell and has “no idea how he’s doing.”
No order.
In a scathing final blow, Beshear said he would ask Senate Majority Leader John Thune to “begin the process” of expelling McConnell from the Senate.
Ha! That would require Thune to actually do something productive, and THAT’S not likely to happen.
Until then he’ll be livin’ on reds, vitamin C and cocaine
That's the cofin nail, right there. How farcical can this get?
If this happened back when the Senators were beholden to the state…the Gov might have some sway.
Mitch is running out the clock.
My guess is that his clock has already run out…but that is a conspiracy theory.
Andy’s just trying to generate street-cred for his 2028 dem Presidential run. What he REALLY wants is Mitch dead so he can engage in a huge public fight with the KY GOP legislature over Mitch’s seat. That would put Andy on the dem primary map in a big way.
You don’t believe that Bashir cares about the people in his state do you? I don’t.
that’s gotta be an old picture!!!
He is not saying he can:
“In a scathing final blow, Beshear said he would ask Senate Majority Leader John Thune to “begin the process” of expelling McConnell from the Senate.”
Turdle’s staff should set up a presser to respond to the Governor for next Tuesday.
Who cares? This country would have been better off if traitor had never been born.
Transparency and HIPPA aren’t compatible.
That and so he can make political hay out of the GOP “depriving Kentuckians of their due representation” etc.
Beshear is 100% right here.
"Give us a sign."
Obvious Democrat manuevering, but I can’t say Beshear is wrong in this instance. McConnell needs to either prove his competence or leave office. We do not need a US senator’s vote being cast by his wife or aides.
The announcement of the Senator’s untimely death will be n August 4th.
August 3rd is the last day to announce a special election in KY.
His ability to make political appointments for the senate were nullified back in 2024. Doesn’t mean he won’t try it, but by law, he can’t. The paperwork from the GOP side will fly the second he does.
Yeah. Hilary made up HIPPA.
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