Senate GOP leaders say they've talked with McConnell by phone
Summary
Senate GOP leaders said they recently spoke by phone with Senator Mitch McConnell, who has been hospitalized since mid-June. McConnell is reportedly improving and remains involved in Senate and Kentucky matters while recovering.Key Facts
- Senator Mitch McConnell has been hospitalized since June 14.
- Emergency responders were called to McConnell’s home on the day he was hospitalized.
- Dispatchers reported a "cardiac arrest" and CPR being performed during the emergency call.
- McConnell’s office has not confirmed details about the emergency or reason for hospitalization.
- Senate GOP leaders John Thune and John Barrasso spoke with McConnell by phone this week.
- Barrasso said McConnell was fully engaged and eager to return to the Senate.
- McConnell’s last public statement from July 2 said he is still hospitalized but improving.
- McConnell is working with his staff on Senate and Kentucky matters while the Senate is out of session.
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