Former Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell admitted to hospital

Former Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, 84, was admitted to a hospital on Sunday with unknown condition.

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A spokesman for former Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said the Kentucky republican was admitted to a hospital on Sunday. The 84-year old Kentucky senator's condition is currently unknown but he has suffered regular health challenges in recent years. McConnell spokesman David Popp said McConnell "is receiving excellent care" in an e-mailed statement but did not specify the reason for the hospitalization. In February of this year, the former majority leader was hospitalized with flu-like symptoms. He announced last year that he would not run for reelection in 2026 after more than 40 years in the Senate.

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Former Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell admitted to hospital

Former Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, 84, was admitted to a hospital on Sunday with unknown condition.

Jun 14, 2026· Updated Jun 15, 2026
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  • Former Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell was admitted to a hospital on Sunday.
  • The 84-year old Kentucky senator's condition is currently unknown but he has suffered regular health challenges in recent years.
  • McConnell spokesman David Popp said McConnell "is receiving excellent care" in an e-mailed statement but did not specify the reason for the hospitalization.
  • In 2023, McConnell froze and appeared unable to speak for nearly 30 seconds during his weekly press conference as leader. He also suffered a series of falls, including one that resulted in a concussion and nearly six-week absence from the Senate.
  • McConnell, who served as Senate GOP leader from 2007 until 2025, announced last year that he would not run for reelection in 2026 after more than 40 years in the Senate.