Sen. Mitch McConnell says a fall led to his hospitalization
Senator Mitch McConnell has publicly confirmed that a fall led to his recent hospitalization and ongoing rehabilitation. He clarified that he did not suffer a stroke, heart attack, or concussion, but was treated for mild pneumonia.
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As a high-ranking political leader, McConnell's health status impacts the legislative agenda and the balance of power in the U.S. Senate.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. Mitch McConnell on Sunday revealed for the first time that a fall led to his hospitalization, breaking the silence about his condition after weeks of mounting speculation about the Kentucky Republican’s health.
McConnell, 84, said in a statement that he was “briefly unconscious” around the time he was first taken to the hospital and has undergone a battery of tests to try and determine what led to his fall. He said he was also treated for mild pneumonia and has been moved to a rehabilitation facility.
“My doctors have confirmed that I didn’t break any bones or suffer a concussion. I didn’t have a heart attack or a stroke. I don’t have any tumors or hemorrhages,” McConnell said, adding that he is now “regaining my strength.”
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