McConnell Says He’s Been Released From Rehabilitation Facility to Recover at Home

Sen. Mitch McConnell’s office says the Kentucky Republican has been released from a rehabilitation center and will continue his recovery from home.

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“Earlier today, I was discharged from the rehabilitation center to continue my recovery at home,” the senator said in a statement released by his office. “Elaine and I are grateful for the many well wishes and support from friends, colleagues, and Kentuckians, and for the attentive care I’ve received from excellent doctors, nurses, therapists, and hospital staff.”

McConnell, 84, has been absent from the Senate since his office said he fell at his home in Washington in June. The senator spent roughly four weeks in hospital care and then went to a rehabilitation center in mid-July to continue physical therapy, according to his office.

He has not been seen or heard from publicly for months, though his office has released a photo of him with his wife, Elaine Chao, from the rehabilitation center. He said in Thursday’s statement he would not be returning immediately to the Senate, which is still in session before a planned August recess.

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“On the advice of my doctors, I’ll maintain an intensive regimen of physical therapy from home during the state work period, and I’ll continue to engage with my staff and colleagues on important Senate business,” he said in the statement released by his office.

The senator voted by proxy in the Agriculture Committee on Thursday, as allowed by Senate rules.

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