Senator McConnell's Office Gives Update on Health: Doctor Says He is Not Yet Medically Cleared to Return to Senate

Senator Mitch McConnell and Secretary Elaine Chao on Sunday, July 26, 2026. (mcconnell.senate.gov)

Darren Doyle, story:
The following press release was issued by the office of U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell today, regarding an update on his health and his continuing recovery. McConnell has not yet been medically cleared to return to the Senate after a reported fall at his home that resulted in hospitalization on June 14th of this year.​

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and the Office of the Attending Physician released the following today:

“I’m still working hard to get back to my full schedule of work in the Senate and in Kentucky, keeping up with intense physical therapy per my doctors’ orders. Unfortunately, that means I won’t be able to make it to Fancy Farm, Kentucky this Saturday.

“There’s no place I’d rather be on the first Saturday in August than with the good people of western Kentucky, feasting on pork and mutton. When I first attended forty-two years ago, Fancy Farm was a pretty lonely place to be a Republican. But, my, how times have changed. Today, western Kentucky is a conservative Republican sea of red. So I hate that I’ll miss the fun this year, but I’m sending my best wishes to the St. Jerome community for a successful picnic.

“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.”

From the Office of the Attending Physician (OAP):
“Senator McConnell continues his recovery from a fall at home in June. OAP physicians visit with the Senator every day, discussing all aspects of his rehabilitation care. Since his discharge from hospital care, he has maintained a strenuous course of physical therapy and rehabilitation, including multiple sessions a day designed to rebuild strength and reduce the risk of future falls. His bout with childhood polio continues to be a significant factor in his mobility. He is not yet medically cleared to leave the rehab facility and return to the office.”