Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., has been discharged from a rehabilitation center following a fall that left him hospitalized since mid-June, according to statements released by the senator on Thursday. The 84-year-old will continue his recovery at home while maintaining an intensive regimen of physical therapy and engaging with Senate business.
Key Takeaways
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell has been discharged from rehabilitation following a fall that left him hospitalized since mid-June. He will continue his recovery at home while maintaining an intensive regimen of physical therapy and engaging with Senate business.
- McConnell sustained minor injuries but had no fractures, cardiac abnormalities, stroke, tumor, or hemorrhage
- His absence has sparked speculation about his health and fitness to serve
- Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear urged McConnell to release more information about his health
- The Senate is set to wrap up legislative business this week before a five-week recess
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▼Source Claims Check
1 Difference FoundAll 5 publishers report consistent facts across 3 key claims. 1 point of difference noted.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mcconnell's Public Appearances | 1 Difference | Majority reports no video or audio; Al Jazeera cites claims of doctored photos | ▼ |
| Mcconnell's Discharge | Broad Agreement | Discharged to continue recovery at home | |
| Mcconnell's Injuries | Broad Agreement | Minor injuries, no fractures or serious conditions | |
| Mcconnell's Engagement With Senate Business | Broad Agreement | Will engage with staff and colleagues on important Senate business from home |
Mcconnell's Public Appearances
▼Majority reports no video or audio; Al Jazeera cites claims of doctored photos
Mcconnell's Discharge
Broad AgreementDischarged to continue recovery at home
Mcconnell's Injuries
Broad AgreementMinor injuries, no fractures or serious conditions
Mcconnell's Engagement With Senate Business
Broad AgreementWill engage with staff and colleagues on important Senate business from home
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McConnell's absence from Capitol Hill has sparked widespread speculation about his health. His office initially provided few details about his condition, stating only that he was 'continuing to improve.' Nearly a month after his hospitalization on June 14, McConnell disclosed that a fall at his home and a 'mild case of pneumonia' had prompted the extended stay.
According to statements from the Office of the Attending Physician, McConnell sustained minor injuries but had no fractures, cardiac abnormalities, stroke, tumor, or hemorrhage. The senator's bout with childhood polio continues to be a significant factor in his mobility. Despite periodic updates and photos released by his office, the lack of video or audio has fueled further speculation.
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear, D-Ky., publicly urged McConnell to release more information about his health, citing growing concerns among Kentuckians. The Senate is set to wrap up legislative business this week before a five-week recess, with several agenda items remaining.
The announcement on Thursday came 10 days after McConnell’s last public statement on his condition and as the Senate was set to adjourn for its August recess. Critics have accused the senator and his staff of not being forthcoming about the status of his health. The absence of the 84-year-old from legislative business has raised criticism over the advanced age of many elected officials in the US.
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