The senator was hospitalized in February 2026 after experiencing flu-like symptoms
There is no additional details currently about his condition or how long he may remain hospitalized. His office has said more information will be provided “as appropriate.” McConnell, 84, has served in the Senate since 1985 and stepped down as Senate Republican leader at the end of 2024 after nearly two decades in the role. He was succeeded by Sen. John Thune.
His hospitalization comes as he approaches the end of a long political career. McConnell announced in February of last year that he would not seek reelection when his term ends in 2027.
Health concerns have followed the Kentucky Republican in recent years. He was hospitalized in February 2026 after experiencing flu-like symptoms, and earlier in 2023 he froze during two separate press appearances following a concussion sustained in a fall. He has also suffered multiple falls on Capitol grounds, including one in December 2024 that kept him out of public view for several weeks.
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