LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — Kentucky U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell was reportedly found "unconscious" at his home in Washington the day he was hospitalized last month.
According to reporting from FOX News, audio from the 911 call June 14 indicated McConnell was "unconscious" when emergency crews were dispatched. The dispatcher also requested an Advanced Life Support (ALS) response.
McConnell's spokesperson did not comment on the audio but confirmed Thursday the Senator is still hospitalized. They also said he is 'working closely' with his staff on legislative matters.
"Senator McConnell appreciates the outpouring of support he’s receiving while he continues his recovery in the hospital," the statement said. "The Senator continues to improve, and is working closely with his staff on Kentucky and Senate matters while the Senate is out of session."
The day after his hospitalization, Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul said McConnell was "doing better." A spokesperson said then he was "fully engaged" with his staff.
McConnell's office said last week that he was "still working closely with staff on Senate business and Kentucky matters" but would "not be voting this week."
Earlier this year, McConnell was hospitalized for eight days after experiencing "flu-like symptoms."
McConnell, the longest-serving Senate party leader in U.S. history, announced last February he wouldn't seek reelection this year and instead retire when his current term ends in January 2027.
The senator has dealt with a series of medical episodes in recent years, including injuries sustained from falls and times when his face briefly froze while he was speaking.
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