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Senator Mitch McConnell of Kentucky entered the hospital on June 14 and was still there as of July 3. His office has not disclosed the reason for the admission. An EMS recording describes responders treating an unconscious person at his Washington residence.
ansa.itSenator Mitch McConnell was admitted to a hospital on June 14 and remained there as of July 3. A spokesperson for the Kentucky Republican said the senator continues to improve and is working with staff on state and Senate business while the chamber is out of session.
An EMS audio recording published by an independent journalist shows dispatchers directing responders to McConnell’s Washington residence on June 14 for an unconscious person.
The dispatcher described the call as a cardiac arrest, and a paramedic stated that CPR was in progress. McConnell’s name is not mentioned in the recording, and CNN has not confirmed the details described by dispatchers and medics. McConnell’s office has not released the medical reason for the hospitalization.
The address responders were sent to is known to be the senator’s home. Senate Majority Leader John Thune told CNN he spoke with McConnell after the admission. Thune said McConnell sounded good and was dialed in on Senate matters, adding that he wants to return but that timing would be left to staff.
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