"Senator McConnell was admitted to the hospital this morning (Sunday). He is receiving excellent care," spokesperson David Popp said. No additional details were provided, and it was not immediately clear whether the Kentucky lawmaker was hospitalized in Washington, Kentucky, or elsewhere.
McConnell, 84, stepped down earlier this year as Senate Republican leader after becoming the longest-serving party leader in Senate history. He is serving out his final term in office, which ends in January.
The senator's health has drawn increased public attention in recent years. In late 2024, he sprained his wrist after falling while leaving a GOP luncheon. In 2023, he suffered a concussion after a fall at a Washington hotel, sidelining him from the Senate for several weeks. Later that year, he appeared to freeze during two separate news conferences before being assisted by staff and colleagues.
McConnell contracted polio as a child and has spoken openly about lingering mobility challenges, including difficulty walking and climbing stairs. He also underwent surgery for a fractured shoulder following a fall at his Kentucky home in 2019.
