Senator Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) was found unconscious at his Washington, D.C. residence last month and may have suffered a heart attack. A District Fire and EMS dispatch call made public on Wednesday indicated that medical personnel were dispatched to his home shortly before 9 a.m. on June 14, with CPR in progress for a reported cardiac arrest.
A spokesman for McConnell confirmed that he was admitted to the hospital that morning and was receiving excellent care. The following day, the spokesman stated that McConnell was working closely with staff on Senate business and Kentucky matters as he continued his recovery.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) noted that McConnell was engaged in their conference’s legislative business and had spoken to him by phone.
The 84-year-old senator has experienced multiple health issues in recent years, including falls that resulted in a concussion and cracked rib, as well as episodes of light-headedness. In February, he was hospitalized for flu-like symptoms and has been seen in the Capitol using a wheelchair. The Senate is currently on recess until July 13. McConnell served as the leader of the Senate GOP from 2007 until January 2025 and announced in February of this year that he would not seek re-election in 2026. Rep. Andy Barr (R-Ky.) won the Republican primary to replace him.