Mitch McConnell Transported to Hospital After Cardiac Arrest Incident

Former Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell was transported to a hospital after suffering an apparent cardiac arrest at his Capitol Hill home on June 14. Video footage shows emergency personnel wheeling the 84-year-old on a stretcher. A neighbor reported that McConnell was not wearing an oxygen mask during transport. Dispatch audio indicated that he was found unconscious and CPR was performed by first responders. Despite rumors regarding his health, Senate Republican leadership stated that McConnell is recovering and has been in communication with colleagues. Majority Leader John Thune and Majority Whip John Barrasso confirmed recent phone conversations with McConnell, who was described as engaged and eager to return to the Senate. McConnell has faced health issues in the past, including public freeze-ups and falls, and announced in February 2025 that he would not seek re-election.