McConnell releases health update, saying he’s undergoing ‘intense physical therapy’

Jul 27, 2026 · 4:49 PM UTC ·5 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 4 views

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McConnell releases health update, saying he’s undergoing ‘intense physical therapy’ By Stephanie Weaver FOX Local Politics Updated July 27, 2026 11:49 AM CDT Published July 27, 2026 11:38 AM CDT Share Copy Link Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Reddit Updated July 27, 2026 11:49 AM CDT ▾ Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., was hospitalized with flu-like symptoms, his office announced. WASHINGTON - Senator Mitch McConnell’s office has released a health update stating that he’s still not ready to return to in-person work in the Capitol following his hospitalization last month.

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▪McConnell releases health update, saying he’s undergoing ‘intense physical therapy’ By Stephanie Weaver FOX Local Politics Updated July 27, 2026 11:49 AM CDT Published July 27, 2026 11:38 AM CDT Share Copy Link Email Facebook Twitter Linked
▪Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., was hospitalized with flu-like symptoms, his office announced.
▪WASHINGTON - Senator Mitch McConnell’s office has released a health update stating that he’s still not ready to return to in-person work in the Capitol following his hospitalization last month.

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McConnell releases health update, saying he’s undergoing ‘intense physical therapy’ By Stephanie Weaver FOX Local Politics Updated July 27, 2026 11:49 AM CDT Published July 27, 2026 11:38 AM CDT Share Copy Link Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Reddit Updated July 27, 2026 11:49 AM CDT ▾ Sen. Mitch McConnell hospitalized Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., was hospitalized with flu-like symptoms, his office announced. WASHINGTON - Senator Mitch McConnell’s office has released a health update stating that he’s still not ready to return to in-person work in the Capitol following his hospitalization last month. The 84-year-old issued the statement on Monday.

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