Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyle(AFP/Getty)Sen. Mitch McConnell has been hospitalized since June 14 after paramedics responded to his home for an unconscious person, with dispatch audio indicating CPR for cardiac arrest. His office states he is “improving” and working with staff, but detailed updates on the condition of the 84-year-old former GOP Senate leader have been scarce, fueling speculation in Washington, D.C. Far-right activist Laura Loomer, who has connections to Trump's White House, amplified unverified claims that McConnell is “brain dead” amid the lack of official updates. McConnell, whose health has been visibly declining, has recently broken with Trump and the White House on key issues, including opposing funding for January 6 rioters and certain Cabinet appointments. His prolonged absence creates difficulties for Republican Senate leadership, particularly Majority Leader John Thune, as the party navigates internal divisions and upcoming midterm elections. In fullRumors swirl over Mitch McConnell’s health as his office goes silent and Senate legend remains hospitalizedMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Sen. Mitch McConnell’s office goes silent following 84-year-old’s health emergency
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyle(AFP/Getty)Sen. Mitch McConnell has been hospitalized since June 14 after paramedics responded to his home for an unconscious person, with dispatch audio indicating CPR for cardiac arrest. His office states he is “improving” and working with staff, but detailed updates on the condition of the 84-year-old former GOP Senate leader have been scarce, fueling speculation in Washington, D.C. Far-right activist Laura Loomer, who has connections to Trump's White House, amplified unverified claims that McConnell is “brain dead” amid the lack of official updates. McConnell, whose health has been visibly declining, has recently broken with Trump and the White House on key issues, including opposing funding for January 6 rioters and certain Cabinet appointments. His prolonged absence creates difficulties for Republican Senate leadership, particularly Majority Leader John Thune, as the party navigates internal divisions and upcoming midterm elections. In fullRumors swirl over Mitch McConnell’s health as his office goes silent and Senate legend remains hospitalizedMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
