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Doctor Calls Push for McConnell’s Return Potential Elder Abuse

7/9/2026

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Dr. Anahita Dua said urging Senator Mitch McConnell to resume work after his June 14 cardiac arrest may be elder abuse.
The 84-year-old senator has been hospitalized in Kentucky since June 14 with no detailed health update.
Aides said they had a 20-minute policy call with McConnell but gave no medical details.
Dr. Dua warned recovery can take months, CPR may cause rib fractures, and oxygen deprivation can impair cognition, sparking speculation.

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Dr. Anahita Dua said urging Senator Mitch McConnell to resume work after his June 14 cardiac arrest may be elder abuse.
The 84-year-old senator has been hospitalized in Kentucky since June 14 with no detailed health update.
Aides said they had a 20-minute policy call with McConnell but gave no medical details.
Dr. Dua warned recovery can take months, CPR may cause rib fractures, and oxygen deprivation can impair cognition, sparking speculation.