AxiosJul 12, 2026, 9:50 PM

McConnell breaks weeks of silence about his hospitalization

Sen. Mitch McConnell said he briefly lost consciousness from a fall four weeks ago but did not break bones, suffer a concussion, or experience a heart attack or stroke. He was hospitalized with mild pneumonia and cited the physical demands of Senate work as part of his decision to retire in January.

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