Welcome to America, where you’re never quite sure if your senator is dead or not | Arwa Mahdawi
Summary
Senator Mitch McConnell has been hospitalized since mid-June due to a fall and pneumonia. His office released two photos over several weeks to prove he is alive and recovering, but questions remain about his health and ability to perform his Senate duties.Key Facts
- Mitch McConnell was hospitalized on June 14 after a fall and treatment for pneumonia.
- McConnell’s team released two photos, one in mid-July and another in late July, to show he is alive.
- There is no direct statement from McConnell himself about his condition.
- He has missed 38 Senate votes since his hospitalization.
- McConnell is said to be undergoing intense physical therapy and is not expected to travel soon.
- Kentucky’s Democratic governor, Andy Beshear, has asked McConnell to be transparent about his health.
- Calls for more openness come from the public and officials concerned about McConnell’s ability to serve.
- McConnell previously used a wheelchair in the Senate after a fall last year.
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