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Kentucky Gov. Claims He Heard False McConnell Death Rumor

7/19/2026

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Governor Andy Beshear told Katie Couric he had heard unverified reports that Senator Mitch McConnell had died during the interview.
Two non-state agencies called Beshear to say the senator died before the July 12 health update.
The interview was posted to Couric’s personal Facebook page on Wednesday.
Beshear later wrote a public letter asserting Kentucky citizens deserved an answer after previously criticizing the lack of communication about the senator’s condition.

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Governor Andy Beshear told Katie Couric he had heard unverified reports that Senator Mitch McConnell had died during the interview.
Two non-state agencies called Beshear to say the senator died before the July 12 health update.
The interview was posted to Couric’s personal Facebook page on Wednesday.
Beshear later wrote a public letter asserting Kentucky citizens deserved an answer after previously criticizing the lack of communication about the senator’s condition.