GOP Sen. Capito Offers New Update on Mitch McConnell

Pressed on whether she planned to visit the senator herself, Capito said she “might wait until he asks for visitors.”

Capito added, “I think, you know, anyone who’s been in the hospital or in a rehab facility, um, being visited, I think, is a pretty sensitive topic.”

The comments come as McConnell’s office continues to emphasize steady progress.

On Saturday, spokesman David Popp told The Washington Post that “the Senator continues to meet with staff regarding Senate and Kentucky business, including discussions on defense appropriations, foreign policy, the farm bill, constituent services, and constituent federal grant requests.”

Popp added, “As the Senator continues to improve in rehab, we will be sure to keep you updated.”

McConnell, 84, has not appeared publicly since mid-June, fueling wild online speculation that Republican leaders have repeatedly pushed back against.

Earlier this month, Senate Majority Leader John Thune confirmed a lengthy phone conversation with McConnell covering national security issues.

Majority Whip John Barrasso’s office said the two spoke for about 20 minutes and that McConnell “was fully engaged and is eager to get back to the Senate.”