US Senate Leader Mitch McConnell Hospitalised with Flu-Like Symptoms
US Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell has been admitted to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center for observation and treatment after experiencing flu-like symptoms, his office confirmed on Wednesday.
Key Takeaways
- Senator Mitch McConnell, 81, was hospitalised on Wednesday with flu-like symptoms and a fever.
- He was seen in public earlier the same day appearing in good health.
- This follows previous health incidents, including a fall in March 2023 and an episode in July where he froze during a press conference.
“This afternoon, Leader McConnell was admitted to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center for observation and treatment. He is being treated for a flu,” his spokesman Doug Andres said in a statement.
“While undergoing treatment, it was determined he had a fever and was admitted for observation,” the statement added.
Public Appearance Before Hospitalisation
McConnell was seen in public earlier on Wednesday at a luncheon with fellow Republican senators, where he appeared to be in good health, according to US media reports.
Background and Previous Health Concerns
McConnell, first elected to the Senate in 1984 and Republican leader since 2007, has faced recent health challenges.
In March last year, he suffered a concussion and a broken rib after a fall at a Washington hotel, leading to a hospital stay of several days.
He also appeared to freeze up during a press conference in July, an incident that raised concerns about his health.
