Meet Mitch McConnell’s Staff Getting Paid During His Absence
Summary
Senator Mitch McConnell has been absent from public view for weeks and missed all Senate votes since June 11. His staff continue to be paid, with several earning more than the senator himself, but they have not provided clear information about McConnell’s health or whereabouts.Key Facts
- McConnell has missed all 47 Senate roll call votes since June 11 but has co-sponsored legislation remotely.
- His office released photos and statements saying he had a fall and pneumonia, but details remain unclear.
- Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear has asked for transparency about McConnell’s condition.
- McConnell’s staff earned nearly $4 million in total between April 2025 and March 2026.
- Several top staff members earn more than McConnell’s $193,400 Senate salary, with some making over $220,000 annually.
- Chief of Staff Terry Carmack has worked with McConnell since 1985.
- Other high-paid staff include Operations Director Melissa Schultz Bennett and Senior Communications Adviser Robert Steurer, who have declined to share information about McConnell.
- Staff members also cover state operations and communications roles, with long tenures in McConnell’s office.
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