Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) checked himself into a hospital on Monday evening after experiencing flu-like symptoms over the weekend.
“In an abundance of caution, after experiencing flu-like symptoms over the weekend, Senator McConnell checked himself into a local hospital for evaluation last night,” a spokesperson for McConnell said in a statement, according to Fox News.
“His prognosis is positive and he is grateful for the excellent care he is receiving,” the statement continued.
“He is in regular contact with his staff and looks forward to returning to Senate business,” it added.
BREAKING: Senator Mitch McConnell was hospitalized out of “an abundance of caution, after experiencing flu-like symptoms,” his office announced.
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Fox News has more:
The announcement comes after a number of health scares for McConnell, who has fallen multiple times and frozen during public remarks.
Last October, the 83-year-old Kentucky Republican suffered a fall on Capitol Hill.
Video captured him walking down a hallway when a woman approached him with a question about the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity. McConnell stumbled to the ground before being helped back up. He then waved at the person filming the video and walked away.
Nearly one year ago, McConnell fell on a set of stairs as he was exiting the Senate chamber.
McConnell is not seeking re-election and is scheduled to retire from the Senate in January 2027.
“My current term in the Senate will be my last,” McConnell said last year.
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MCCONNELL: “My current term in the Senate will be my last.”
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POLITICO noted:
McConnell missed Senate votes on Monday and Tuesday. A polio survivor, McConnell has had increasingly public mobility challenges, including a series of falls in recent years, and is often seen requiring assistance navigating the Capitol halls.
