Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, 84, has been hospitalized for more than three weeks due to undisclosed health issues. Despite his hospitalization, McConnell has been in contact with other Republican leaders, including Senate Majority Leader John Thune and Wyoming Sen. John Barrasso.

McConnell’s Health Issues

McConnell was admitted to the hospital on June 14, and since then, his office has released limited information about his condition. However, a recent statement from his office said that he is continuing to recover and is working closely with his staff on Kentucky and Senate matters.

McConnell has a history of health troubles, including a concussion in 2023 and a fractured shoulder in 2019. He has also been open about his struggles with polio, which he contracted as a child.

Despite his health issues, McConnell has remained active in the Senate, often using a wheelchair to get around the chamber. His hospitalization has sparked speculation about his future in the Senate, as he is set to retire at the end of his term in January.

Original reporting: KTBS 3 (Shreveport) — read the source article.