McConnell hospitalized for several weeks
Mitch McConnell revealed he was hospitalized for several weeks after falling due to a post-polio condition and later developing pneumonia.
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Mitch McConnell Breaks Silence on Hospitalization
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For weeks, rumors swirled about Mitch McConnell's health — and now, the former Senate Majority Leader has answered them. In his first public statement, McConnell shared a photo with his wife Elaine Chao, holding that day's edition of The Washington Post as a kind of proof-of-life. NPR's Claudia Grisales reported he was hospitalized after a fall caused by his post-polio condition and sustained minor injuries, then later developed pneumonia — a serious complication for anyone at 84. He has since moved from hospital to a rehabilitation center, where he is working to rebuild his strength. McConnell struck a determined tone, saying he hopes to return to the Senate as soon as his doctors clear him, and confirmed he is staying in close contact with his legislative team in the meantime. His final term ends in January, making this recovery a race against the clock [1] — Claudia Grisales "Mitch McConnell was hospitalized for weeks after a fall caused by his post-polio condition, then developed pneumonia. Now in rehab, the 84-…" 00:20 .
Mitch McConnell Breaks Silence on Hospitalization
Mitch McConnell was hospitalized for weeks after a fall caused by his post-polio condition, then developed pneumonia. Now in rehab, the 84-year-old says he wants to return to the Senate as soon as his doctors allow — before his final term ends in January.
McConnell age 84
McConnell is 84 years old and is working to build his strength to return to his final Senate term, which ends in January.
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