Mitch McConnell, 84, Continues Improving After June 14 Hospitalization for Unconscious Person

Sen. Mitch McConnell, 84, remains hospitalized and is “continu[ing] to improve,” according to a spokesperson for the Kentucky Republican after he was hospitalized on June 14 following a health scare.

ABC News reported that EMS dispatch audio reviewed by the outlet shows an “ALS response” ambulance was directed to McConnell’s Washington home for an “unconscious” person and that a responder said “inform supervisor CPR in progress.”

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The incident occurred on the same day McConnell was hospitalized, and ABC News said McConnell is not named directly in the audio while a spokesperson declined to comment on the recording.

CBS News similarly said emergency medical personnel went to McConnell’s home on June 14 and that a dispatcher called in a “cardiac arrest” while a medic said there was “CPR in progress” at McConnell’s address.

Senate Majority Leader John Thune said he spoke to McConnell after his hospitalization and told reporters McConnell was “dialed in” on their conference’s legislative business while the Senate is out of session.

ABC News reported that Republican Whip John Barrasso also spoke to McConnell and that Barrasso said McConnell was “engaged” and eager to return to the Hill.

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McConnell’s office said on June 22 that he was “still working closely with staff on Senate business and Kentucky matters as he continues his recovery,” but would not be voting that week.

The New York Post and Spectrum News both quoted the spokesperson saying McConnell appreciates “the outpouring of support” while he continues his recovery in the hospital and works with staff on Kentucky and Senate matters.

The Senate is in recess until July 13, and McConnell’s office said he would not be voting that week while he continued his recovery.

Spectrum News said McConnell was hospitalized June 14 and that a June 22 statement said he was “still working closely with staff on Senate business and Kentucky matters” and would not be appearing on Capitol Hill for votes.

Forbes reported that McConnell was found unconscious the morning of June 14 and transported to a local hospital in an Advanced Life Support ambulance, while also noting that his office has not commented on an emergency dispatch recording shared by journalist Desiree Townsend.

The Hill said McConnell’s officer announced he “was admitted to the hospital this morning” and “was receiving excellent care,” and it added that McConnell hasn’t voted since June 11.