June 14, 2026, 11:01 p.mJune 14, 2026, 11:01 p.m
84-year-old Senator Mitch McConnell has been admitted to the hospital. (archive image)Image: keystone
The well-known Republican US Senator Mitch McConnell has been admitted to the hospital. The 84-year-old, who led his party in the Congress Chamber for years, was brought there in the morning (US local time), the US broadcasters CNN and Fox News unanimously quoted his spokesman David Popp. “He is receiving excellent care there.” He did not provide any information about the reason for the hospital stay or McConnell’s state of health.
The arch-conservative politician has long been considered an important mastermind in US politics; he has sat in the US Senate since 1985. Before John Thune became Republican majority leader there, McConnell steered his party’s fortunes in the chamber for years. In doing so, he made history as the longest-serving leader of a party in the parliamentary chamber.
He also led the Republicans there during Donald Trump’s first presidency – and played an important role in his first term in office. During Trump’s second term in office, however, he also criticized his policies.
McConnell has made headlines in the past with health problems. In 2023, for example, he fell during a private dinner in a hotel in Washington. He suffered a concussion and was therefore treated in a hospital. As a result, he had misfires at press conferences. This fueled concerns about his health. (sda/dpa)