Mitch McConnell Rushed to Hospital

Senator Mitch McConnell was hospitalized on Sunday morning, according to his spokesperson.

The 84-year-old Kentucky Senator is “receiving excellent care” the spokesman said.

It is unclear why McConnell was admitted to the hospital.

News: Sen. Mitch McConnell “was admitted to the hospital this morning. He is receiving excellent care,” per spox @davidpopp

— Andrew Desiderio (@AndrewDesiderio) June 14, 2026

This is the second time McConnell has been hospitalized in the last couple months.

Earlier this year McConnell was hospitalized with flu-like symptoms.

“In an abundance of caution, after experiencing flu-like symptoms over the weekend, Senator McConnell checked himself into a local hospital for evaluation last night,” a spokesperson for McConnell said in February.

His prognosis is positive and he is grateful for the excellent care he is receiving. He is in regular contact with his staff and looks forward to returning to Senate business,” the spokesperson added.

McConnell is suffering from a myriad of health problems.

In October, McConnell took a nasty fall in the Russell basement.

McConnell fell down hard and had to be helped up. It is important to note that McConnell has a weak leg after suffering from Polio as a child.

WATCH:

Sen. Mitch McConnell fell in the Russell basement, while being questioned my members of The Sunrise Movement, who took this video. pic.twitter.com/BeGNEE5SgP

— Erik Rosales (@ErikRosalesNews) October 16, 2025

In February 2025, McConnell fell twice in one day.

McConnell took a spill down marble steps after voting to confirm HUD Secretary. He was later spotted in a wheelchair after falling multiple times.

Mitch McConnell is in a wheelchair after falling multiple times today pic.twitter.com/pDd03oBgQl

— Max Cohen (@maxpcohen) February 5, 2025

McConnell has also suffered from freezing episodes.