Kentucky governor says he’s heard ‘absolutely nothing’ from Mitch McConnell amid health woes
- Posted on August 16, 2026
- By The Independent
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Kentucky's Governor Andy Beshear has expressed concern about Senator Mitch McConnell's prolonged silence regarding recent health challenges affecting his public appearances. Beshear suggested that McConnell could ease constituent worries by releasing a brief video message or conducting a phone interview with media outlets to demonstrate his capacity to continue serving. The governor's comments reflect growing questions about McConnell's fitness to maintain his Senate position amid health-related absences.
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