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Johnson Presses for Transparency After Kean’s Depression Absence

8/23/2026

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U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson questioned reporter Tracey Tully about Rep. Thomas Kean Jr.’s absence at a fundraiser.
Kean spokesman Harrison Neely blocked reporter Tracey Tully from entering Hawk Pointe Golf Club.
Rep. Thomas Kean Jr. disclosed a 116-day hospitalization for depression, explaining his congressional absence.
U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson urged Republicans to be transparent and said the public should understand Kean’s situation.

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U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson questioned reporter Tracey Tully about Rep. Thomas Kean Jr.’s absence at a fundraiser.
Kean spokesman Harrison Neely blocked reporter Tracey Tully from entering Hawk Pointe Golf Club.
Rep. Thomas Kean Jr. disclosed a 116-day hospitalization for depression, explaining his congressional absence.
U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson urged Republicans to be transparent and said the public should understand Kean’s situation.