Senator Mitch McConnell’s office released a statement on Thursday after it was revealed that the Kentucky lawmaker was found unconscious in his DC home last month.
The 84-year-old Senator is still hospitalized according to his spokesperson.
“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,” the statement said.
Update from McConnell spox:
“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…
— Andrew Desiderio (@AndrewDesiderio) July 2, 2026
McConnell was rushed to the hospital a couple of weeks ago and was “receiving excellent care” his spokesman said.
It is still unclear why McConnell was admitted to the hospital.
However, he may have had a heart attack, according to the newly released audio of a 911 call.
This emergency dispatch recording was obtained from Washington, D.C. Fire and EMS dispatch and captures the call on June 14, 2026 at 8:36 a.m. requesting an Advanced Life Support (ALS) response after Senator Mitch McConnel was reported unconscious. According to the dispatch,… pic.twitter.com/ABv97WXJhz
— Desirée Townsend (@Cheering4Change) June 30, 2026
McConnell has missed more than 20 roll call votes since his hospitalization.
The Senate is currently on recess.
This is the second time McConnell has been hospitalized in the last couple months.
Earlier this year McConnell was hospitalized with flu-like symptoms.
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