Sen. Mitch McConnell Moves to Rehabilitation Center After Fall

Sen. Mitch McConnell said he has left the hospital and entered a rehabilitation center to regain strength after a fall last month that left him briefly unconscious. Doctors ruled out broken bones, concussion, heart attack, stroke, tumors, and hemorrhages. He also received treatment for a mild case of pneumonia during several weeks of hospital care.

McConnell stated the rehabilitation process takes time and that doctors advised he will not return to the Senate floor to vote yet. He said he has submitted to every test requested and continues to follow medical instructions. The senator remains in contact with legislative staff on current issues and with his Kentucky team on constituent services.

McConnell confirmed his plan to retire at the end of his term in January. He said the decision reflected the demands of Senate work while noting he still has unfinished business to complete. He added he has been keeping in touch with colleagues on the appropriations process and midterm politics. He said he will keep working to return to the Senate floor as soon as possible.

“To my fellow Kentuckians – When you elected me to a seventh term and made me our Commonwealth’s longest serving Senator, you did so trusting that I’d keep showing up to fight for you every day.”

McConnell expressed gratitude for well wishes from constituents and said he will continue to provide updates on his recovery.