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McConnell Discharged From Rehab, Begins Home Physical Therapy

8/28/2026

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Senator Mitch McConnell announced discharge from rehab and home physical therapy on Aug. 6.
First responders reported cardiac arrest at his Kentucky home on June 14.
His office said he fell at home and developed mild pneumonia, not a heart attack.
Communications director Stephanie Penn and chief of staff Terry Carmack declined further health updates.
Images from July 12 and July 26 were suspected AI-generated.

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Senator Mitch McConnell announced discharge from rehab and home physical therapy on Aug. 6.
First responders reported cardiac arrest at his Kentucky home on June 14.
His office said he fell at home and developed mild pneumonia, not a heart attack.
Communications director Stephanie Penn and chief of staff Terry Carmack declined further health updates.
Images from July 12 and July 26 were suspected AI-generated.