McConnell releases health update, shares new photo as he continues recovery
Mitch McConnell released an update on his health, along with a new photo, on Monday. The Office of the Attending Physician also released a statement. Read the full report at LEX 18 (WLEX)
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Journalists:Tessa Duvallbsky, Joe Sonka 😐bsky
- Tessa Duvall“Sen. Mitch McConnell has released another photo and statement, in which he says he will not be attending Fancy Farm in West Kentucky this Saturday. “As always, I appreciate all of your continued well wishes, and I’m looking forward to getting back to the Senate and to Kentucky soon.””
- Joe Sonka 😐“Update (and new pic!) from Mitch McConnell's office. Still recovering and won't be in the Senate or Fancy Farm this week. There is no proof of life newspaper in the photo, this time...”
Community:Mario Andersonbsky, Ryan Van Velzerbsky, Kentucky Public Radiobsky
- Mario Anderson“#NEW | The office of Senator Mitch McConnell has released this statement from the senator and the Office of the Attending Physician, along with a photo they say was taken yesterday, July 26.”
- Ryan Van Velzer“A statement from Mitch McConnell released by his office says he’s still undergoing “intense physical therapy” and will miss the Fancy Farm political event this Saturday. www.lpm.org/news/2026-07...”
- Kentucky Public Radio“A statement from Mitch McConnell released by his office says he’s still undergoing “intense physical therapy” and will miss the Fancy Farm political event this Saturday.”
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