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Former Republican Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell hospitalized
TL;DR
Former Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell was hospitalized on Sunday. The 84-year-old senator from Kentucky has faced ongoing health issues in recent years.
Key points
- Mitch McConnell was hospitalized on Sunday
- He is 84 years old
- McConnell has faced health challenges in recent years
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Sen. Mitch McConnell has been using a wheelchair in the U.S. Capitol in recent months. Heather Diehl/Getty Images North America
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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.
McConnell regularly moves about the Capitol in a wheelchair, often with the assistance of staff.
In 2023, McConnell froze and appeared unable to speak for nearly 30 seconds during his weekly press conference as leader.
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He also suffered a series of falls, including one that resulted in a concussion and nearly six-week absence from the Senate. McConnell has always appeared to have a somewhat unsteady gate — a childhood bout of polio left him with a partially paralyzed leg.
Q&A
What health issues has Mitch McConnell faced recently?
Mitch McConnell has suffered from regular health challenges in recent years, although specific details about his current condition are unknown.
Why was Mitch McConnell hospitalized?
Mitch McConnell was hospitalized on Sunday, but the exact reason for his hospitalization has not been disclosed.
How old is Mitch McConnell?
Mitch McConnell is 84 years old.
