Top Official Accuses McConnell’s Aides of Health Cover-Up
The governor of Kentucky has been left in the dark about Mitch McConnell’s health as his state’s senior senator has been hospitalized for more than three weeks.
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Gov. Andy Beshear is now demanding answers on McConnell’s prognosis and recovery amid rampant speculation about the Kentucky senator, whose team has provided almost no updates on his condition.
McConnell, 84, has been hospitalized since June 14, when first responders found him unconscious in his home. Medics responded to a “cardiac arrest” and administered CPR at his address, according to the dispatch audio.
On Wednesday, Beshear sent a to McConnell’s office requesting an update on his health as top Senate Republicans insist they’ve spoken to McConnell this week but are being accused of a cover-up by MAGA influencers.
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“Allowing speculation to continue in the media is not fair to the Senator or to Kentuckians, and my hope is that this provides him the opportunity to share the information in a transparent manner, direct from the source,” said Beshear. “I wish him a safe and speedy recovery.”
“As public officeholders, we have made a commitment to our constituents to do our best to represent them and to always be transparent. I believe this requires clear communication about one’s ability to serve,” the letter reads.
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This story is developing and will be updated.
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