By The Daily Caller (U.S.) | Created at 2026-08-06 20:51:47 | Updated at 2026-08-07 23:39:48
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Republican Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell announced Thursday that he plans to return to the Senate after over 50 days of hospitalization.
McConnell’s latest hospitalization was due to a fall in his Washington home, where he was briefly left unconscious June 14. McConnell later developed pneumonia while he was being rehabilitated and has since been absent from the Senate.
“Earlier today, I was discharged from the rehabilitation center to continue my recovery at home,” McConnell said in a statement to reporters. “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.” (RELATED: Mitch McConnell’s Docs Give Health Update About Elderly Senator)
The retiring senator also vowed to return to his role in the Senate, despite repeated and prolonged hospitalizations, saying he will continue to receive medical attention from home.
“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 faced an onslaught of scrutiny for the lack of transparency surrounding his condition. Critics also noted that his state continued to go unrepresented while McConnell was being hospitalized.
Notably, the Senate Agriculture Committee failed to roll out the Republican Farm Bill on Tuesday due to McConnell’s absence after Democrats unanimously voted against it.
