We've Got an Update on Mitch McConnell

Sen. Mitch McConnell’s team has announced that he has finally been discharged from his rehabilitation center and has returned home after an extended absence from the public eye due to a major health issue.

Mitch McConnell says in new statement that he’s been discharged from the rehab facility and is back at home

McConnell says he’ll “continue an intensive regimen of physical therapy from home” during the August recess pic.twitter.com/0aqEAIW1Ps

— Andrew Desiderio (@AndrewDesiderio) August 6, 2026

“Earlier today, I was discharged from the rehabilitation center to continue my recovery at home,” McConnell said in a statement. “Elaine and I are grateful for the many well wishes and support from friends, colleagues, and Kentuckians, and for the attentive care I’ve received from excellent doctors, nurses, therapists and hospital staff.”

McConnell further announced that he will not be returning to work until after the August recess at the soonest, stating that he will “maintain an intensive regimen of physical therapy from home” but will “continue to engage with my staff and colleagues on important Senate business.”

McConnell’s medical leave of absence has totaled nearly two months in length after he suffered a suspected heart attack. In that time, his team has only released two photos of the aging senator as proof-of-life after extended periods of radio silence.

MCCONNELL BREAKS SILENCE, SHARES PHOTO AND STATEMENT: “As much as it frustrates me, this process takes time. And on the advice of my doctors, I won’t be able to return to the Senate floor to vote quite yet.” pic.twitter.com/YyuGjboQdD

— TheBlaze (@theblaze) July 12, 2026

McConnell has just released a new photo from the hospital: pic.twitter.com/N4gRHvWAk6

— TheBlaze (@theblaze) July 27, 2026

McConnell intends to serve the remainder of his term in the 119th Congress, which will last another five months until January 3. Andy Barr has received the Republican nomination in the race to replace the longtime GOP leader.

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