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Paramedics responded to a cardiac arrest at Mitch McConnell's home

scienceJul 2, 2026511,725

Police scanner audio obtained by NBC News shows paramedics responded to a report of a “cardiac arrest” for an “unconscious” person at a known address for Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., on the same day his office disclosed he had been admitted to the hospital on June 14. McConnell’s office has not disclosed the reason for the hospitalization and referred NBC to a June 22 statement saying McConnell is “still working closely with staff on Senate business and Kentucky matters” as he continues his recovery but “will not be voting this week.” The office’s June 14 statement said only that “Senator McConnell was admitted to the hospital this morning. He is receiving excellent care.” Other outlets reported McConnell, 84, was found unconscious and was given CPR. McConnell has not been seen since the hospitalization and has faced multiple health issues in recent years, including a recent hospitalization this year for flu-like symptoms, a concussion after tripping three years ago, and a fractured shoulder in 2019. Punchbowl News also reported on the paramedic response.

Steve Herman
@newsguy.bsky.social

NBC News - Paramedics responded to a report of a "cardiac arrest" for an "unconscious" person at a known address for Sen. Mitch McConnell on the day the Kentucky Republican's office disclosed he had been hospitalized. www.nbcnews.com/politics/cong...

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Sahil Kapur
@sahilkapur.bsky.social

Paramedics responded to a ‘cardiac arrest’ at Mitch McConnell’s home on day of hospitalization “McConnell’s office hasn’t disclosed why the former Senate majority leader was hospitalized on June 14.” www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...

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Greg Pak154

Not entirely sure why federal officials and politicians are allowed to keep their medical status a secret?

The Downballot123

NBC’s source = police scanner audio. Makes you wonder why McConnell’s team thought they could keep this quiet. Also, they won’t say whether he’s still in the hospital.

nanaslugdiva7

We need proof of consciousness & proof of life.

Phlip - work needed So Cal 𓀠4

The entire Earth now waits for a Flash point when everything overturns. The zionists know this. They keep Mitch McConnell's heart beating, long after brain death, under the excuse to preserve his filibusters. The real reason is to avoid shocking the system and creating a Flash point

Mike G.4

He’s in a coma, at least, right?

Ray Radlein4

McConnell going undercover at the hospital to find the REAL Tom Kean

Serenity Now!3

Shouldn’t our elected representatives have to disclose whether they’re alive, dead, hospitalized, &/or going to be healthy enough to return to work within a few days’ absence? bsky.app/profile/sahi...

Michael Anderson3

If McConnell were to die before Jan 2029 Beshear should 100% say that the KY law mandating a same party appointment is unconditional and appoint a dem to force SCOTUS to acquiesce or uphold the law when it would advantage Republicans.

Bob Proehl2

Mitch McConnell’s death would not fix anything but it would brighten my day a bit, so…

Annaleigh Watts 🇲🇽2

Just imagine (for a second) that McConnell was Catholic. The way the gerontocracy doesn't think we're entitled to know anything, he could pass right now and they would try to hide it till the 1 year memorial Mass.

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