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McConnell Confirms Alive, Recovering After Hospitalization; Governor Demands Update

7/22/2026

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U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) sent a July 12 letter confirming he is alive and recovering after his June 14 hospitalization.
Governor Andy Beshear (D-KY) sent a July 8 letter demanding a full health update after saying he had assumed the senator might have died.
McConnell’s staff have declined to confirm recent contact with him while a semi-permanent guard detail remains at George Washington University Hospital.

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U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) sent a July 12 letter confirming he is alive and recovering after his June 14 hospitalization.
Governor Andy Beshear (D-KY) sent a July 8 letter demanding a full health update after saying he had assumed the senator might have died.
McConnell’s staff have declined to confirm recent contact with him while a semi-permanent guard detail remains at George Washington University Hospital.