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McConnell says a fall led to his hospitalization, breaking weeks of silence

By The Associated PressJuly 13, 2026·Source: NPR·5 views

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Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., speaks at an event, Aug. 2, 2025, in Fancy Farm, Ky.

Sen. Mitch McConnell on Sunday revealed that a fall led to his hospitalization, breaking the silence about his condition after weeks of mounting speculation about the Kentucky Republican's health.

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