Senate Republican leaders have spoken with Sen. Mitch McConnell, who remains hospitalized for an undisclosed condition, according to spokespeople for the lawmakers.
Mitch McConnell's office confirmed the senator was hospitalized on June 14. While updates have been limited, his office stated that he is continuing his recovery in the hospital and is engaged with Senate matters.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune and Senate Republican Whip John Barrasso have both had recent phone conversations with McConnell. A spokesperson for Thune confirmed a call on Monday where they discussed national security and other topics. Barrasso's spokesperson reported a 20-minute conversation on Tuesday afternoon that included discussions on Senate races, allegations against a Maine Senate candidate, national defense spending, the need to pass the National Defense Authorization Act, and confirming a nominee for Director of National Intelligence.
Conservative commentator Scott Jennings also reported speaking with McConnell on Tuesday morning for nearly 20 minutes about Iran, Ukraine, the situation in Maine, and other matters. Jennings stated that McConnell was eager to return to work.
These conversations come nearly three weeks after McConnell's initial hospitalization. His team has not disclosed his diagnosis or a timeline for his return. Emergency medical personnel were dispatched to McConnell's Washington home on June 14, the same day he was hospitalized, for an unconscious individual who appeared to be in cardiac arrest, according to ABC News reports. A spokesperson for McConnell declined to comment on the audio of the dispatch.
McConnell, 84, stepped down from his leadership role in 2024 and is scheduled to retire at the end of his term in January. He was last seen on Capitol Hill on June 11. The Senate is currently in recess and is scheduled to return on July 13.