Why Was Mitch McConnell Hospitalized? What to Know About the U.S. Senator’s Deteriorating Health

Sen. Mitch McConnell admitted himself to the hospital with "flu-like symptoms" in February 2026 ...

Sen. Mitch McConnell hospitalized after experiencing 'flu-like symptoms'

The 83-year-old Kentucky Republican checked himself into a hospital Monday night, his office said, adding that his "prognosis is positive." ...
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After McConnell hospitalized with ‘flu-like symptoms,’ prognosis is ‘positive’

Sen. Mitch McConnell speaks with a Herald-Leader reporter during an interview at the McConnell Center located at the University of Louisville Ekstrom Library in Louisville, Ky., Friday, Aug. 29, 2025.

After McConnell hospitalized with ‘flu-like symptoms,' prognosis is ‘positive'

"His prognosis is positive and he is grateful for the excellent care he is receiving," a McConnell spokesperson said.