Beshear Says 2 Agency Calls Falsely Suggested McConnell Had Died During Hospital Stay
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Updated · Fox News · Jul 18
Beshear Says 2 Agency Calls Falsely Suggested McConnell Had Died During Hospital Stay
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jul 18
Summary
Andy Beshear said in a Katie Couric interview that two calls from non-state agencies suggested Mitch McConnell had died while he was hospitalized, though he did not name the agencies or say when the calls came.
Nearly a month after McConnell was admitted, his office said on July 12 that he was being treated for a June fall and released a hospital-bed photo with his wife after weeks of limited disclosure.
June 14 dispatch audio had described McConnell as unconscious and possibly suffering a heart attack, but McConnell later said he had no broken bones, concussion, heart attack, stroke, tumors or hemorrhages; his doctor added he developed pneumonia that responded to antibiotics.
Beshear had already pressed the 84-year-old senator to disclose more, posting on July 10 that he should end "crazy speculation" and sending a July 8 letter seeking a full health update.
McConnell has said he intends to return to the Senate, but his office still has not given a timeline, leaving questions over his condition as key votes approach.