Few details known on Mitch McConnell’s health 2 weeks after hospitalization

Lexington Herald-Leader ^ | June 29, 2026 12:08 PM | Hannah Pinski

[E. Pluribus Unum]

The public has received few details surrounding Sen. Mitch McConnell’s health condition after he was admitted into the hospital two weeks ago.

A spokesperson for McConnell’s office did not have any updated information regarding the Kentucky senator’s health to share as of Monday.

McConnell, 84, was hospitalized June 14, but his staff did not give details about his condition at the time, other than to say he was receiving “excellent care.”

During the Republican Party of Kentucky’s Lincoln Day Dinner in Lexington June 20, Rep. Andy Barr told reporters after the event that he’d exchanged text messages with McConnell, saying “he’s good.”

McConnell’s office has not confirmed whether he is still hospitalized.

On June 22, spokesperson Stephanie Penn said he would not vote in the Senate that week but is working “closely” with staff as his health continues to recover.

As of Wednesday, the Senate is not in session and will reconvene July 13.

McConnell has held his Senate seat since 1985 and is in his seventh term. From 2007 to 2025, he served as the leader of the Senate GOP. He is not seeking reelection this year.

In recent years, McConnell has had several health scares, including freezes during public events. He also had three public falls in 2025, and he suffered a concussion in 2023 when he fell down steps in Washington D.C. In 2025, McConnell’s team said he still deals with “lingering effects” from surviving polio as a child.

The June hospitalization is McConnell’s second this year. He was also admitted in February for “flu-like symptoms.”

Barr and Democratic nominee Charles Booker are the major party candidates vying to replace McConnell. The general election is Nov. 3.

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[E. Pluribus Unum]

He's dead, Jim.

[Bullish]

Dig the pit.

[Red Badger]

Habeas Corpuscle!...............

[Texas_Jarhead]

We need mandatory age exit legislation. I propose 75.

[gibsonguy]

Mitch is a vile human but the Governor is going to replace him with a rat. He’s already said he is going to ignore the that was passed to prevent it.

[kawhill]

In recent years, McConnell has had several health scares, including freezes during public events. He also had three public falls in 2025, and he suffered a concussion in 2023 when he fell down steps in Washington D.C. In 2025, McConnell’s team said he still deals with “lingering effects” from surviving polio as a child. 84, maybe its time Mitch.

[albie]

He’s a Dick weed

[Secret Agent Man]

Weekend at CCP Bernie Chao

[frank ballenger]

Set him on a couch at home. Give him a light blue Members Only jacket. Have him nod for decisions on bills.

[SPDSHDW]

I will one up and state all branches need a mandatory retirement age of 60.

[Dr. Franklin]

We need mandatory age exit legislation. I propose 75.

And to exit the judiciary. Justice Holmes set a precedent leaving SCOTUS at 90. Judges should all be retired at that age, if not before.

[goodnesswins]

I am for term limits...more than age limits.

[chuck allen]

Being spread around X fwiw…

🚨Update: Senator Mitch McConnell is close to death and may die at any time as his health has seriously deteriorated.

https://x.com/defense_civil25/status/2071736176982233325

US Homeland Security News
(@defense_civil25) June 29, 2026

[stars & stripes forever]

🚨Update: Senator Mitch McConnell is close to death and may die at any time as his health has seriously deteriorated!! pic.twitter.com/trHmdZXjon— US Homeland Security News (@defense_civil25) June 29, 2026

[E. Pluribus Unum]

That’s a shame.

[dfwgator]

[angrymarine]

Time for Luna’s favorite D senator...swallwell’s buddy to finally be removed and keep the tables even...thays how deep state works.

[Republican Wildcat]

Compare his public speeches from prior to the concussion in 2023 to those afterward - night and day.

[Political Junkie Too]

The Constitution says each chamber is the judge of the qualifications of their members. If the governor ignores the the law to appoint a Democrat, Thune can move to disqualify the person.

Then we get to see the Democrats support more law breaking at the highest levels of power.

-PJ

[Bobbyvotes]

Mitch has one foot in the grave and the other on a banana peel.