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Kentucky Governor Demands Hospitalized McConnell Prove Fitness

7/30/2026

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Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear demanded Senator Mitch McConnell prove his capacity to serve or resign while hospitalized.
He was taken to an ambulance on June 14 after an EMS call reported him at home on June 11.
His physician said the 84-year-old continues a strenuous physical-therapy and rehabilitation course after discharge.
The Save America Movement placed missing-person flyers with McConnell’s image around the Capitol, calling him “turtle-like” and demanding an honest answer.

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Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear demanded Senator Mitch McConnell prove his capacity to serve or resign while hospitalized.
He was taken to an ambulance on June 14 after an EMS call reported him at home on June 11.
His physician said the 84-year-old continues a strenuous physical-therapy and rehabilitation course after discharge.
The Save America Movement placed missing-person flyers with McConnell’s image around the Capitol, calling him “turtle-like” and demanding an honest answer.