US Senator McConnell says he’s been discharged from rehabilitation centre
Summary
Senator Mitch McConnell announced he has left a rehabilitation center and is recovering at home after a fall at his Washington, DC home. He will continue physical therapy during the Senate recess and stay involved in Senate work. His absence has raised questions about his health and its impact on the Senate's Republican majority.Key Facts
- McConnell has not appeared in public since June 11 due to a fall and hospitalization starting June 14.
- He was discharged from the rehabilitation center on Thursday and will recover at home with continued physical therapy.
- His office shared two hospital photos but no videos or audio updates.
- Critics question the transparency of information about McConnell’s health.
- McConnell is 84 years old and not running for re-election, with his term ending in January 2025.
- If McConnell’s Senate seat becomes vacant, Kentucky law allows the governor to call a special election but requires 63 days’ notice, possibly overlapping the November midterms.
- Republican control of the Senate is currently slim, and McConnell’s absence affects their majority.
- His announcement follows the recent death of Senator Lindsey Graham, whose replacement process is ongoing.
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