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Mitch McConnell explains absence due to fall and pneumonia after hospitalization.
3 sourcesFirst reported 9 days agoUpdated 9 days ago
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- Mitch McConnell revealed that his absence from public life for the past month was due to a fall and subsequent pneumonia.
- The 84-year-old Senator shared a photo from the hospital as he broke his silence regarding his health.
- He stated in a recent message that he will not be returning to work immediately.
- Speculation about his condition had been mounting in recent weeks prior to his announcement.
- McConnell is a senior Republican leader and was hospitalized during his recovery.
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Mitch McConnell reveals fall led to hospitalization after weeks of silence
The Guardian· 9 days ago

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US Senator Mitch McConnell says absence due to fall and pneumonia
BBC News· 9 days ago

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Φωτογραφία από το νοσοκομείο έδωσε ο Μιτς ΜακΚόνελ: Χτύπησα και είχα πνευμονία, εξηγεί για την απουσία του εδώ και ένα μήνα
Proto Thema· 9 days ago