McConnell says a fall led to his hospitalization 7%
By MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press0%
7/13/2026, 4:32:09 AM
BS Summary: This article contains 1 faulty reasoning type, including Attempt to Sell a Product or Service, with Attempt to Sell a Product or Service as the most egregious example at 8.8% saturation with 14 hits. Analysis detected 14 faulty-reasoning hits from 160 analyzed words, generating a BS Score of 23.1% and a BS Rank of 7% (13,893 of 14,814 articles). This article is better (less manipulative) than 93.80% of the article peer group.
Sen.
Mitch McConnell has for the first time revealed what led to his hospitalization.
McConnell, 84, in a statement Sunday said a fall was what landed him in the hospital four weeks ago.
The statement comes after weeks of mounting speculation about the Kentucky Republican's health.
McConnell explained his long silence as being hesitant to 'share the vulnerability that comes with growing older.”
McConnell said he will not be returning to the Senate “quite yet” but continues to work with his staff on Senate business.
McConnell had polio in his early childhood and has long acknowledged difficulty walking and climbing stairs.
FILE - Sen.
Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., speaks at an event, Aug. 2, 2025, in Fancy Farm, Ky.
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