Connecticut Sen. Chris Murphy has stroke and is in the hospital, office says
Sen. Chris Murphy's office announced Sunday that he suffered a stroke and was hospitalized the day prior, though they say he is 'awake and alert.'
TL;DR
- Senator Chris Murphy was hospitalized on Saturday after suffering a stroke.
- The incident occurred at his son's hockey game, where he experienced numbness in his arm.
- Murphy is awake and alert and is being monitored at Johns Hopkins Hospital.
- His office stated that he is responding well to treatment and they are optimistic about a full recovery.
- Murphy, 53, is a prominent Democratic figure, known for his advocacy for gun control and as a potential 2028 presidential candidate.