Republican congressman says he’s unsure if Mitch McConnell is alive: ‘Very discouraging’
Rep. Marlin Stutzman (R-IN) on Thursday said he’s unsure if Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) is alive following weeks of speculation since the lawmaker’s hospitalization following a medical emergency last month. McConnell was hospitalized in June for a medical event that his office has not disclosed.
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National story. 12 articles from 10 sources. Updated Jul 11, 2026.
Part of Mitch McConnell's health: his falls, freezes and long absences from the Senate
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2 sourcesMitch McConnell Allies Insist He’s Still Alive After Mass Speculation
MAGA Demands Proof Mitch McConnell Is Alive as His Office Stonewalls
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3 sources'He's alive': Mitch McConnell in rehab in the hospital, source says
McConnell Hasn't Been Seen for 3 Weeks—A Republican is Asking if He's Alive
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5 sourcesRepublican congressman says he doesn't know whether Mitch McConnell is still alive
Republican leaders say they talked to Mitch McConnell on Tuesday but no one believes them and now the memes have begun