McConnell Found Unconscious Before Hospitalization, EMS Dispatch Reveals

“Mitch McConnell was admitted to the hospital this morning and is receiving excellent care,” a spokesperson said on June 14.

The following day, spokesman David Popp said the senator had already resumed handling official responsibilities.

“He is working closely with staff on Senate business and Kentucky matters as he continues his recovery,” Popp said.

Senate Majority Leader John Thune also sought to reassure colleagues and the public, saying he had spoken with McConnell directly.

Thune said the former Republican leader remained “dialed in” on Senate business despite his hospitalization.

The newly released dispatch records provide the first public indication that McConnell’s medical emergency may have been more serious than initially disclosed.