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McConnell Breaks Silence, Says Recovering; Hawley Demands Transparency

7/19/2026

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Sen. Josh Hawley questioned Sen. Mitch McConnell’s prolonged absence and demanded transparency, noting the Senate’s 53-47 Republican majority.
Sen. Mitch McConnell, 84, issued a July 12 statement ending his silence and reported recovery in a rehabilitation center after a fall and mild pneumonia.
Sen. Josh Hawley said he was in the dark about Sen. Mitch McConnell’s condition.
Sen. Josh Hawley advocated a constitutional amendment on term limits, citing Sen. Chuck Grassley.

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Sen. Josh Hawley questioned Sen. Mitch McConnell’s prolonged absence and demanded transparency, noting the Senate’s 53-47 Republican majority.
Sen. Mitch McConnell, 84, issued a July 12 statement ending his silence and reported recovery in a rehabilitation center after a fall and mild pneumonia.
Sen. Josh Hawley said he was in the dark about Sen. Mitch McConnell’s condition.
Sen. Josh Hawley advocated a constitutional amendment on term limits, citing Sen. Chuck Grassley.