Mitch McConnell Absent for 3 Months as Senate Set to Reconvene This Week
Summary
Senator Mitch McConnell has been absent from the Senate for three months following a fall at his home. His office has not confirmed when he will return as lawmakers prepare to resume work in Washington.Key Facts
- McConnell fell at his Washington home on June 14 and was hospitalized.
- He briefly lost consciousness and developed mild pneumonia.
- He spent about 53 days in the hospital and then went to a rehabilitation center.
- McConnell was discharged from rehab on August 6 and has been recovering at home since then.
- His office has not provided an update on when he will return to the Senate.
- Senate Majority Leader John Thune has been in contact with McConnell but declined to comment on his return.
- Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear said he has had no direct communication from McConnell and criticized the lack of transparency about his condition.
- Senate Republicans are reportedly preparing for McConnell’s possible return when Congress meets again after summer recess.
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