U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell has been hospitalized since June 14, but his office refuses to disclose the reason for his stay in the hospital. Consequently, reports have emerged from reporters that the senator is in a 'vegetative state' and is being supported by life support equipment.
These claims were put forward by conservative activist Laura Loomer, who stated that she was provided with information by a 'high-ranking' source from the White House. Reporter Dezari Townsend later confirmed this information, noting that she heard the same thing from her sources. Townsend wrote: 'I have heard the same thing from my sources for several days. I am currently at the hospital in case they eventually decide to disconnect him from life support and move his body. His Capitol police cordon is still here as of 3:39 PM Eastern Time.'
A representative for the senator responded to these statements, reporting that 'Senator continues to improve his condition and is working closely with his staff on Kentucky and Senate affairs during the Senate recess.' The statement also emphasized that 'Senator McConnell appreciates the outpouring of support he is receiving while continuing his recovery in the hospital.'
Three days after the senator's hospitalization, his wife, former transportation secretary Elaine Chao, traveled to China. There, she met with Chinese Vice President Han Zheng. The senator's office declined to comment on requests for comment.
U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell is presumed to have suffered a heart attack about two weeks ago, after which he was hospitalized. It is known that the Republican was found 'unconscious' at his home.
American publications reported last month that the 84-year-old Republican was hospitalized and receiving 'the best care,' but the reason for his stay in the hospital was not disclosed. However, according to a call cited by The New York Post, McConnell was found fallen at his home before emergency services arrived.
According to the publication, the call was made on June 14 shortly before 9 a.m. local time in Washington, D.C. According to reports between specialists, cardiopulmonary resuscitation measures were being carried out due to a 'heart attack.'
Earlier, in February, he, who previously headed the Republican Party in the U.S. Senate, was undergoing treatment for flu-related symptoms. According to the New York Post, he was recently seen in a wheelchair in the Capitol.
