Sen. Mitch McConnell Hospitalized for Weeks After June 2026 Home Medical Emergency
Former Senate Republican Leader Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY), 84, was hospitalized on June 14, 2026, after paramedics were dispatched to his Washington, D.C., home for a report of an "unconscious" person; police-scanner audio indicated EMS performed CPR for a "cardiac arrest" at the address. His office has never disclosed a diagnosis or the reason for admission. As of early July 2026 he remained hospitalized for weeks, with his office saying he "continues to improve" and is working with staff on Senate and Kentucky matters while the Senate is out of session. It was his second hospitalization of the year. Senate colleagues and Kentucky officials, including Majority Leader John Thune and Sen. Rand Paul, offered well-wishes and updates on his recovery.