Senator Mitch McConnell, the Senate Minority Leader, has not yet been medically cleared to return to work following a fall in June that left him with a concussion and a rib fracture. According to a statement released by his office, the 81-year-old Kentucky Republican continues to undergo rehabilitation, including multiple daily physical therapy sessions. His recovery is complicated by a history of childhood polio, which affects his mobility.
McConnell's office shared a press release that included a written apology from the senator for being unable to attend the annual Kentucky picnic, a traditional event he has hosted for years. The statement expressed his regret and noted that he is following doctors' orders as he recovers.
The fall occurred on June 8 at a Republican fundraiser in Washington, D.C., where McConnell tripped and fell. He was hospitalized for several days and has since been recuperating at home. His absence from the Senate has raised questions about his ability to lead the Republican conference, though his office has not provided a timeline for his return.
Both reports agree on the key facts: McConnell is out of the hospital but not medically cleared, and his rehabilitation is ongoing with physical therapy. The childhood polio complication is noted as a factor in his slower recovery. No further details on his condition have been released.