Mitch McConnell hospitalized but receiving 'excellent care,' adviser says

Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) was hospitalized on Sunday for unspecified reasons, but the 84-year-old senator’s adviser said he was receiving “excellent care.”

Mitch McConnell hospitalized but receiving 'excellent care,' adviser says

TL;DR

  • Senator Mitch McConnell was hospitalized on Sunday for unspecified reasons.
  • His spokesman confirmed he is receiving "excellent care."
  • McConnell, 84, announced his retirement and plans to finish his term ending January 2027.
  • He has had previous hospitalizations for flu-like symptoms and several falls.
  • McConnell has recently broken with President Donald Trump on certain issues.
  • Several Republicans are competing to succeed McConnell in Kentucky.