Mitch McConnell’s office puts out new ‘proof of life’ photo as doctor offers update on hospitalized senator

Kentucky senator was hospitalized in June and wild speculation surrounds his condition

Published Mon Jul 27 2026 16:24:34 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Source: The Independent

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# Mitch McConnell’s office puts out new ‘proof of life’ photo as doctor offers update on hospitalized senator

## Kentucky senator was hospitalized in June and wild speculation surrounds his condition

[John Bowden](https://www.independent.co.uk/author/john-bowden)in Washington, D.C.Monday 27 July 2026 17:24 BST

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