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Mitch McConnell fall and hospitalization July 2026
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FIRST ENTRY JUL 12
JUL 12 · Day 1
McConnell says fall led to his hospitalization
McConnell was hospitalized with a concussion in March 2023 after falling in a Washington hotel.
McConnell was hospitalized on June 14.
Republicans have nominated U.S. Rep. Andy Barr to replace McConnell.
JUL 12 · Day 1
Theory floated about McConnell home renovations
Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham died "from a brief and sudden illness" on the same day Laura Loomer made her Saturday claims about McConnell.
Laura Loomer claimed a "high level source close to the White House" told her McConnell was "brain dead" and would not return to Congress.
A TMZ producer spotted a man carrying carpet samples and flooring materials at McConnell's home on Friday.