84-Year-Old Mitch McConnell Hospitalized After ‘Unknown Medical Incident’
The Daily Wire
Last updated: June 15, 2026
Senator Mitch McConnell of Kentucky was hospitalized Sunday due to an unspecified medical incident. This follows a history of health concerns and a recent announcement that he will not seek reelection in 2025. Colleagues have offered well-wishes for his recovery.
- Senator McConnell, 84, is a polio survivor with documented balance issues. He was hospitalized in 2023 after tripping and falling during dinner, and experienced a notable episode of freezing up while speaking to reporters on Capitol Hill around the same time. In 2019, he fractured his shoulder in a fall at his home. A spokesperson stated he is receiving excellent care. The senator's office has not provided further details regarding the current hospitalization. Colleagues like Senator Tim Scott have publicly expressed hopes for his speedy recovery and return to the Senate.
