Paramedics Responded to a ‘Cardiac Arrest’ at Mitch Mcconnell’s Home on Day of Hospitalization
Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) is assisted at the U.S. Capitol in Washington,
on June 4, 2026. Nathan Posner / Anadolu via Getty Images file
Paramedics responded to a report of a “cardiac arrest” for an “unconscious” individual at a known address for Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., on the day his office disclosed he was hospitalized, according to police scanner audio obtained by NBC News.
McConnell’s office, which has not disclosed why the senator was hospitalized, referred NBC News to a June 22 statement when asked about the audio.
“Senator McConnell is still working closely with staff on Senate business and Kentucky matters as he continues his recovery. However, he will not be voting this week,” the statement, from spokesman David Popp, said.
McConnell’s office has not said whether the senator remains hospitalized. Punchbowl News previously reported on the response by paramedics. McConnell’s office put out a short statement on June 14, saying, “Senator McConnell was admitted to the hospital this morning. He is receiving excellent care.” The Kentucky Republican has not been seen since he was hospitalized.
McConnell, 84, has faced a slew of health issues in recent years. He was hospitalized for more than a week earlier this year with “flu-like symptoms,” and three years ago tripped at a Washington dinner, after which he was hospitalized with a concussion.
