Mitch McConnell admitted to hospital, spokesperson says he's under 'excellent care'
Mitch McConnell admitted to hospital, spokesperson says he's under 'excellent care'
Jay Stahl, USA TODAYSun, June 14, 2026 at 6:08 PM UTC
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Former Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, was admitted to the hospital on June 14, though his office did not immediately confirm why the lawmaker needed medical attention.
McConnell spokesperson David Popp shared with reporters that "Senator McConnell was admitted to the hospital this morning" and "he is receiving excellent care."
McConnell, one of the most influential American politicians in modern history, first joined the U.S. Senate in 1984 and served as the Republican leader in the chamber from 2007 through 2024 before he was succeeded by Sen. John Thune of South Dakota.
The Kentucky Republican, 84, announced in February last year that he would retire at the end of his term, which ends in 2027.
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Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, speaking on May 19, 2026, in Washington, has been hospitalized.
McConnell has struggled publicly with his health in recent years. He froze up while speaking with reporters in two 2023 incidents and suffered several falls, using a wheelchair at times as a precaution.
Before his retirement announcement last year, McConnell checked himself into a hospital on Feb. 2 "after experiencing flu-like symptoms."
This story is developing.
Contributing: Zachary Schermele, Phillip M. Bailey
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Mitch McConnell admitted to hospital
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