What Happened To Mitch McConnell

• McConnell sidesteps health concerns in U.S. Senate, doctor rules out stroke

  The 81-year-old Republican leader ignored reporters' questions about his health at the U.S. Capitol, where he delivered a speech that obliquely referred to last week's incident.

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  Sep 5, 2023
  
• As older U.S. politicians face health concerns, should there be an age limit?

  Amid Republican Senate leader Mitch McConnell's health scares and concerns over U.S. President Joe Biden's age, there are growing calls for elderly politicians to step aside.

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  Sep 4, 2023
  
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• Top Republican Mitch McConnell appears to freeze again, raising health concerns

  The 81-year-old Senate minority leader appeared unable to answer a question about whether he will run for re-election during an event in his home state of Kentucky.

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  Aug 30, 2023
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• Mitch McConnell says ‘I’m fine’ after freezing during remarks to reporters

  The Republican Senate leader, who later returned to his press conference and answered questions, appeared to freeze up and stared vacantly for around 20 seconds.

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  Jul 26, 2023
• Mitch McConnell released from hospital after suffering ‘minor rib fracture’ in fall

  The U.S. Senate Republican leader was released from hospital Monday after treatment for a concussion and will continue to recover in an inpatient rehabilitation facility.

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  Mar 13, 2023
• Senior Republican Mitch McConnell being treated for a concussion after a fall

  A spokesperson for the 81-year-old said he would remain hospitalized "for a few days of observation and treatment," without further details.

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  Mar 9, 2023