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McConnell Denies Heart Attack, Enters Rehab Amid Mixed Credibility Poll

7/23/2026

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U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) said on July 12 he denied a heart attack or stroke and entered rehab.
Governor Andy Beshear (D-KY) urged McConnell to reassure Kentuckians, but his office said no communication was received.
A Daily Mail poll this week found 30 % view McConnell very believable, 17 % not at all, and 24 % undecided.

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U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) said on July 12 he denied a heart attack or stroke and entered rehab.
Governor Andy Beshear (D-KY) urged McConnell to reassure Kentuckians, but his office said no communication was received.
A Daily Mail poll this week found 30 % view McConnell very believable, 17 % not at all, and 24 % undecided.