Republican Senator Mitch McConnell has left a rehabilitation facility and will resume his recovery at his residence, the 84-year-old announced Thursday. The Kentucky lawmaker was hospitalized in mid-June following a fall at home and has remained away from Capitol Hill throughout the extended absence.
McConnell’s weeks-long disappearance from the Senate sparked considerable concern among lawmakers across party lines regarding his health and capacity to serve. The senator stated he would maintain a rigorous physical therapy program at home while continuing to work with his staff on legislative matters during the upcoming Senate recess.
The timing of McConnell’s leave has raised complications for Republican efforts, as the Senate prepares to vote on several pending matters before a five-week break, including confirmation proceedings for a presidential nominee. McConnell disclosed last month that a household accident combined with a mild pneumonia diagnosis had necessitated his hospitalization, though he had not yet received clearance to return to work as of late July.
Originally reported by Theguardian →
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