CNN gives update on Scott Jennings’ claims about Mitch McConnell’s health

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleCNN has distanced itself from claims made by Scott Jennings regarding Sen. Mitch McConnell's health, following his recent hospitalization. Jennings, a network contributor, stated he had a 17-minute phone conversation with McConnell and believes the senator is preparing to return to work. “As a CNN Political Commentator, Scott Jennings is not a full-time employee or journalist for the network,” a CNN spokesperson told The Daily Beast. “His account of a personal conversation with Senator McConnell reflects his experience and is not CNN reporting.”McConnell, who was first elected to the Senate in 1984 and is set to retire at the end of his current term, was admitted to the hospital June 14, according to a spokesperson. His staff has offered little detail about his condition, and the nature of his ailment remains unclear.The senator has faced several health setbacks in recent years, including a previous hospitalisation in February and multiple falls in 2023. In fullCNN distances itself from their conservative commentator Scott Jennings’ claims about Mitch McConnell’s healthMore 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

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