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By Catie Edmondson | New York Times
Senator Mitch McConnell, Republican of Kentucky and the former majority leader, was hospitalized on June 14. Since then, his office has provided few updates about his condition.
The scant official statements have led to speculation around Washington and efforts to piece together information on what happened. Here’s what we know about the situation.
What has Mr. McConnell’s office said?
The most recent statement from Mr. McConnell’s office, on Thursday, said that the senator “appreciates the outpouring of support he’s receiving while he continues his recovery in the hospital” and that he “continues to improve, and is working closely with his staff on Kentucky and Senate matters while the Senate is out of session.”
Aides to Mr. McConnell, 84, have not disclosed what prompted his hospitalization or what treatment he is receiving. Asked for updates on Monday, a spokesman referred to Thursday’s statement.
Shortly after Mr. McConnell was hospitalized, his spokesman released the short statement: “Senator McConnell was admitted to the hospital this morning. He is receiving excellent care.”
What else do we know?
Emergency responders the morning the Kentucky Republican was hospitalized reported performing CPR on an unconscious individual undergoing cardiac arrest at the senator’s Washington address, according to recordings of dispatcher calls that were widely reported by news outlets last week and obtained by The New York Times. The recordings do not name Mr. McConnell as the individual.
