Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank 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 inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleThe Daily Show host Ronny Chieng joked about the true extent of McConnell's recovery, contrasting it with official statements (AFP/Getty)Senator Mitch McConnell was hospitalized on June 14, with his current health condition remaining largely undisclosed, though his spokesperson reports he is improving. The Daily Show host Ronny Chieng joked about the true extent of McConnell's recovery, contrasting it with official statements. Republican lawmakers, including Senate Majority Leader John Thune and Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso, confirmed that they had lengthy, substantive phone conversations with McConnell this week. CNN contributor Scott Jennings also spoke with McConnell for nearly 20 minutes, discussing a range of national and international topics. These recent conversations with allies suggest McConnell remains engaged in political and Senate matters despite his ongoing recovery in the hospital. In fullThe Daily Show has a dark analogy for Mitch McConnellMore 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