It has been over two weeks since Senator Mitch McConnell was hospitalized. EMS radio traffic now reveals that the 84-year-old Kentucky Republican was found “unconscious” at his Washington, D.C., home before being hospitalized on June 14.
Limited information has been released about the reported incident at Mitch McConnell’s Washington, DC residence
Punchbowl News reported, “Just before 9 a.m. on June 14, the dispatcher directed an ALS (Advanced Life Support) ambulance to the address of the former Senate GOP leader’s home. Audio of the EMS dispatch was circulating online earlier this week and was posted by journalist Desiree Townsend.”
Later on the same day, McConnell spokesperson David Popp said the senator was hospitalized and “receiving excellent care.” On June 22, Popp said that McConnell was “working closely with staff on Senate business and Kentucky matters as he continues his recovery.”
No update has been provided on whether the senator remains hospitalized. According to several GOP senators, including Senate Majority Leader John Thune, they have spoken with McConnell. Thune is “dialed in” on Senate happenings.
However, the audio release has now prompted widespread discussion and questions on social media. One user wrote, “Is Mitch McConnell even alive? We the people deserve to know.” Another said, “Why aren’t they telling us if he’s gone? This was over 2 weeks ago!” One more concerned netizen asked, “Has anyone, anyone seen #MitchMcConnell Alive in the past 2 weeks?#Republicans are Hiding the Health Demise of @SenMcConnell.”
According to ABC News 4, McConnell, whose current term is expected to conclude in January 2027, has faced several health concerns in recent years. These include a March 2023 fall resulting in a concussion and broken ribs. He also froze mid-sentence during a later news conference, and reports said he had suffered two more falls earlier that year.
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