Mitch McConnell discharged from hospital after nearly 2 months — but not yet returning to Senate

Mitch McConnell discharged from hospital after nearly 2 months — but not yet returning to Senate

WASHINGTON — Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) said he is returning to his DC home after nearly two months following an incident in mid-June when he was found “unconscious” and taken to the hospital in an ambulance.

U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) sits with his wife, former United States Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao, on Monday, July 27, 2026, in Washington, D.C. via REUTERS
Senator Mitch McConnell, a Republican from Kentucky, is seen in the Senate Subway at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. Bloomberg via Getty Images

McConnell said that after his hospital stay and subsequent time at a rehabilitation center, he will continue to recover at home.

“Elaine and I are grateful for the many well wishes and support from friends, colleagues, and Kentuckians, and for the attentive care I’ve received from excellent doctors, nurses, therapists, and hospital staff,” added the former Senate majority leader.

The Capitol Hill neighborhood residence of Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) is seen on Monday, August 3, 2026, in Washington, DC. Getty Images

“On the advice of my doctors, I’ll maintain an intensive regimen of physical therapy from home during the state work period, and I’ll continue to engage with my staff and colleagues on important Senate business,” McConnell also said.

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