Sen. Mitch McConnell, 84, breaks silence on mystery ailment with photo after hospital stay, questions about health
Sen. Mitch McConnell broke his silence on his lengthy hospital stay, claiming he had a fall but didn't suffer from a stroke or a heart attack in a statement…
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Sen. Mitch McConnell broke his silence on his lengthy hospital stay, claiming he had a fall but didn't suffer from a stroke or a heart attack in a statement released by his office that included a photo of the smiling senator. 'To my fellow Kentuckians,' McConnell began, 'when you elected me to a seventh term and made me our Commonwealth's longest serving Senator, you did so trusting that I'd keep showing up to fight for you every day.' 'Over the past several weeks, Elaine and I have appreciated both your well wishes and your honest questions about what was keeping me away from the Senate.' McConnell admitted he initially struggled with sharing personal health information, saying members of his generation often prefer to keep such matters private. Doctors ruled out several serious conditions that many people had feared could be behind his hospitalization.
Furthermore, Mitch McConnell shares health update: 'Was briefly unconscious' (Credit: Mitch McConnell office) In a statement addressed to Kentucky residents, McConnell revealed that he briefly lost consciousness after a fall last month and was taken to the hospital. Mitch McConnell has broken his month-long silence over the mysterious medical episode that forced him from the Senate and posted a photo of himself alongside his wife 73-year-old Elaine Chao. The 84-year-old acknowledged that his prolonged absence had prompted concern and questions from constituents, saying he and his wife had been grateful for the support they had received.
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Sen. Mitch McConnell broke his silence on his lengthy hospital stay, claiming he had a fall but didn't suffer from a stroke or a heart attack in a statement released by his office that included a photo of the smiling senator
reliability low1/3 sources'To my fellow Kentuckians,' McConnell began, 'when you elected me to a seventh term and made me our Commonwealth's longest serving Senator, you did so trusting that I'd keep showing up to fight for you every day.' 'Over the past several weeks, Elaine and I have appreciated both your well wishes and your honest questions about what was keeping me away from the Senate.' McConnell admitted he initially struggled with sharing personal health information, saying members of his generation often prefer to keep such matters private.
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Doctors ruled out several serious conditions that many people had feared could be behind his hospitalization.
according to Hindustan TimesMitch McConnell shares health update: 'Was briefly unconscious' (Credit: Mitch McConnell office) In a statement addressed to Kentucky residents, McConnell revealed that he briefly lost consciousness after a fall last month and was taken to the hospital.
according to Hindustan TimesMitch McConnell has broken his month-long silence over the mysterious medical episode that forced him from the Senate and posted a photo of himself alongside his wife 73-year-old Elaine Chao.
according to Daily Mail +1The 84-year-old acknowledged that his prolonged absence had prompted concern and questions from constituents, saying he and his wife had been grateful for the support they had received.
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