Battleground Republican declares he is 'stronger than ever' as he addresses scrutiny over missed votes

Rep. Tom Kean Jr. says he is "stronger than ever" after a months-long hospitalization for depression, vowing to combat mental health stigma.

Battleground Republican declares he is 'stronger than ever' as he addresses scrutiny over missed votes

TL;DR

  • Rep. Tom Kean Jr. addressed his absence from Congress due to a months-long hospitalization for depression.
  • He stated he is "stronger than ever" and seeks to combat the stigma surrounding mental health.
  • Kean's absence, which included missing over 100 votes, became a focal point for his challenger.
  • He has resumed his legislative duties and pointed to his work on bipartisan bills for equal mental health coverage.