Key facts
- U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell was hospitalized on Sunday morning.
- His spokesperson stated that McConnell is receiving excellent care.
- The reason for his hospitalization and his current condition are unknown.
- McConnell previously spent eight days in the hospital this year due to flu-like symptoms.
- He announced in February he will not seek reelection and will retire at the end of his current term in January 2027.
U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell was admitted to a hospital Sunday morning, according to a statement from his spokesperson, David Popp. Popp indicated that McConnell is receiving excellent care, but the reason for his hospitalization and his current condition are unknown. This marks a second hospitalization for the senator this year; he was previously admitted for eight days in February after experiencing flu-like symptoms. McConnell, who is the longest-serving Senate party leader in U.S. history, announced in February that he would not seek reelection and plans to retire at the end of his current term in January 2027. He has experienced several medical episodes in recent years, including injuries from falls and instances where his face briefly froze while speaking.