McConnell Hospitalized Sunday Morning, Spokesperson Says He Is Receiving Excellent Care

Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) was admitted to a hospital on the morning of Sunday, June 14, 2026, according to his official spokesperson, Reuters reported.

Spokesperson David Popp said McConnell is receiving excellent care, according to AP News. No further clinical details — the admitting facility, the nature of the condition, or the expected duration of the stay — were disclosed in the statement. CBS News also confirmed the hospitalization and the spokesperson's characterization of his care.

McConnell, 84, has a documented history of health episodes that have drawn sustained congressional attention. He suffered a concussion and rib fractures in a fall at a Washington hotel in 2023, and later that year experienced multiple on-camera freezing episodes that prompted public and private questions about his fitness to serve. He announced in February 2024 that he would step down as Senate Republican leader at the end of that Congress, concluding the longest run as a Senate party floor leader in U.S. history, though he remained in his Senate seat.

No information has been released on whether the hospitalization will affect his Senate duties or any scheduled appearances. The senator's office has not indicated when an updated statement might be issued.