Sen. Mitch McConnell Hospitalized, Reason Unclear

Jun 14, 2026 3:39 PM
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Sen. Mitch McConnell Hospitalized, Reason Unclear
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Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) is hospitalized, and the cause is currently unclear. 

“Senator McConnell was admitted to the hospital this morning. He is receiving excellent care,” McConnell spokesperson David Popp said, according to NBC News.

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The 84-year-old former Senate majority leader was also hospitalized in February for “flu-like symptoms,” Townhall reported at the time.

The senator received well-wishes from Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC).

“Join me in lifting Senator McConnell in prayer for a swift recovery. Grateful to hear he is receiving excellent care from his medical team, and we look forward to seeing him in the Senate halls soon,” Scott posted to X. 

The Republican lawmaker has served in the Senate since 1985, and he was the majority leader from 2015 until 2021. His most recent post was in support of President Donald Trump's decision to nominate United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York Jay Clayton for Director of National Intelligence. 

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