US Senator Mitch McConnell Says He Will Not Return To Senate ‘Quite Yet’ After Fall And Pneumonia

US Senator Mitch McConnell Says He Will Not Return to Senate ‘Quite Yet’ After Fall and Pneumonia U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell has announced that he will not be returning to the Senate “quite yet” as he continues to recover from a fall and a mild case of pneumonia. The 84-year-old Kentucky Republican, who has been absent from the Senate in recent weeks, said he remains focused on his recovery and rehabilitation. McConnell revealed that he briefly lost consciousness following the fall and was later diagnosed with pneumonia while receiving treatment. Doctors have since reported that his condition has improved, and he is undergoing physical therapy. Despite his absence from Capitol Hill, McConnell said he continues to work closely with his staff and remains engaged in Senate business. “I’ll keep working hard to get back on the Senate floor as soon as possible,” he said in a statement. McConnell, one of the longest-serving Republican senators in U.S. history, has faced increased public scrutiny over his health following several recent medical incidents. Earlier this year, he confirmed he would not seek re-election when his current Senate term ends in 2027.

No timeline has been announced for his return to the Senate as he continues his recovery.