Former Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell was admitted to a hospital Sunday morning, according to his office, marking the latest health-related setback for the 84-year-old Kentucky senator as he prepares to leave public office.
“Senator McConnell was admitted to the hospital this morning. He is receiving excellent care,” a spokesperson said in a brief statement. The senator’s office has not disclosed the reason for his hospitalization or provided details about his condition.
McConnell’s hospitalization comes just four months after he spent more than a week in the hospital for what aides described at the time as “flu-like symptoms.” His office later said he had been discharged and was recovering while working from home.
The Kentucky Republican has faced a series of highly publicized health challenges in recent years, including a concussion and broken ribs after a 2023 fall, multiple additional falls, and several incidents in which he appeared to freeze during public appearances. McConnell, a childhood polio survivor, has also acknowledged mobility issues and has at times used a wheelchair at the Capitol.
Despite those concerns, McConnell has remained active in the Senate and continues serving out his seventh term. He announced last year that he would not seek reelection and plans to retire when his term expires in January.
