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July 24, 2026
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Presses Mitch McConnell for Health Update Amid Ongoing Concerns
- Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has called on Senator Mitch McConnell to provide a health update or resign, due to his extended absence from Congress.
- McConnell has been hospitalized since June 14, with recent reports revealing he was treated for a fall and pneumonia, raising concerns among constituents.
- Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear has expressed frustration over the lack of communication regarding McConnell's health, highlighting a broader demand for accountability from elected officials.
3 Sources
- Even longtime pal Scott Jennings is telling Mitch McConnell he needs to be more transparent about his healthJul 24, 2026 at 1:30 PM · Independent
- AOC tells Mitch McConnell to provide a health update or resignJul 24, 2026 at 1:41 PM · Independent
- Succession: Why Congress has no clear plan when lawmakers can’t serveJul 24, 2026 at 10:34 PM · Fox News