Sen. Mitch McConnell, 84, was found unconscious at his Washington, D.C., home on June 14 before being hospitalized, according to newly released emergency dispatch audio. The recording, obtained by independent journalist Desiree Townsend and reported by Punchbowl News, indicates that Advanced Life Support (ALS) units were dispatched to McConnell's residence shortly before 9 a.m. ET. The audio also references CPR being administered for a possible cardiac arrest.
McConnell has remained hospitalized since the incident, with his office confirming he is 'working closely with staff on Senate business and Kentucky matters as he continues his recovery.' However, his condition and prognosis remain undisclosed. Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., has stated that McConnell is 'dialed in' on legislative proceedings, though he has not returned to the Senate.
This is the latest in a series of health scares for McConnell, who was hospitalized in February for flu-like symptoms and has experienced multiple falls and freezing episodes in recent years. His office has not commented on the specifics of the June 14 incident, including the nature of his medical emergency or his current condition.