Mitch McConnell hospital stay 2026
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Kentucky governor urges Senator McConnell to appear on camera
Beshear told CNN's Kaitlan Collins that people were concerned McConnell has only made two public statements since his hospitalization and has not given any interviews.
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said the latest photo of Sen. Mitch McConnell shared by his office only "stoked more speculation" about his health condition.
Beshear said McConnell has not responded to a letter he sent on Monday demanding more details about his condition.
Elaine Chao releases statement and Gov. Beshear asks McConnell for public update amid hospital stay
McConnell has not released a public statement, photos, or videos since being hospitalized on June 14.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune and Wyoming Sen. John Barrasso made public statements on Tuesday saying they had talked to McConnell and he was alert and discussing current events.
Trump said he had not spoken to McConnell and did not know how he was doing.