Beshear asks McConnell to update Kentuckians about his health after June hospitalization

By: McKenna Horsley

Outlets: Kentucky Lantern

Published: July 8, 2026

Words: 407

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

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Kentucky Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear is asking Republican U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell to provide an update on his health.

McConnell, 84, was hospitalized 24 days ago on June 14 for a reason not disclosed by his staffers. Since then, speculation on his health has spread, especially as right-wing influencer Laura Loomer who has a history of spreading conspiracy theories posted on X that a White House source told her the longtime …

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