Kentucky Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell, the former majority leader, was discharged from the hospital on Tuesday after a weeklong stay for an unspecified illness.
Mr. McConnell, who turns 84 next week, checked himself into the hospital on Feb. 2 after experiencing flu-like symptoms.
David Popp, the senator’s spokesman, said at the time that Mr. McConnell went to the hospital for evaluation “in an abundance of caution” and that his prognosis was “positive.”
When announcing Wednesday that the senator was discharged Tuesday, Mr. Popp said, “He is feeling better and will be working from home this week on the advice of his doctors.”
Mr. Popp declined to provide more information on Mr. McConnell’s diagnosis and why doctors kept him in the hospital for so long.
“If we have anything to add to the statements. We’ll be sure to let you know,” he said in response to a question from The Washington Times.
Earlier this week, Senate Majority Leader John Thune said he didn’t know specifics about Mr. McConnell’s health but had been in contact with him on Sunday.
“So, I mean, he’s engaged,” Mr. Thune told The Times.
Mr. McConnell, who stepped down from leadership at the end of 2024, has shown physical signs of aging and had multiple unexpected falls in recent years. He often relies on another person to assist him as he walks slowly through the Capitol.
• Lindsey McPherson can be reached at lmcpherson@washingtontimes.com.
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