Senate Republican leaders say they've spoken to Mitch McConnell as he remains hospitalized [View all]

Source: ABC News

July 7, 2026, 4:40 PM


Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell has had phone conversations with several Republican leaders as he remains hospitalized, spokespeople for the lawmakers told ABC News on Tuesday.

A spokesperson for McConnell first confirmed the senator had been hospitalized on June 14 for an unknown condition. His office has not provided many updates, though they said McConnell is continuing his recovery in the hospital.

"Senator McConnell appreciates the outpouring of support he's receiving while he continues his recovery in the hospital," a McConnell spokesperson said in a statement first issued last week that ABC News was told continues to stand Tuesday. "The Senator continues to improve, and is working closely with his staff on Kentucky and Senate matters while the Senate is out of session."

Senate Majority Leader John Thune and Senate Republican Whip John Barrasso have both spoken to McConnell recently, according to their respective spokespeople. Thune had a phone conversation with McConnell on Monday, his spokesperson confirmed.

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