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McConnell not yet medically cleared to leave rehab facility after fall led to hospitalization
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· July 27, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The 84-year-old Kentucky Republican was hospitalized for several weeks following the incident.
Senator Mitch McConnell is undergoing physical therapy at a rehab facility after a fall last month. The 84-year-old Kentucky Republican was hospitalized for several weeks following the incident. His office has released an update on his condition, stating that he is maintaining a rigorous course of physical therapy and rehabilitation.
However, he has not yet been medically cleared to leave the facility. Further details on Senator McConnell's condition and recovery are available from his office and the Office of the Attending Physician.
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Category: local Published: July 27, 2026 Source: KVIA ABC-7 Reading time: 1 min
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