Kentucky governor calls on McConnell to 'verbally address' Kentuckians or resign
Summary
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear asked Senator Mitch McConnell to either clearly show he can still do his job or to resign from the Senate. McConnell has been recovering from a fall and pneumonia since mid-June and is currently undergoing physical therapy.Key Facts
- Senator Mitch McConnell has been hospitalized since June 14 after a fall that caused brief unconsciousness and was later complicated by mild pneumonia.
- McConnell is 84 years old and reported to be recovering while continuing physical therapy.
- Governor Andy Beshear wrote a letter demanding McConnell publicly prove his ability to serve or step down.
- Beshear also sent a letter to Senate Majority Leader John Thune asking him to investigate McConnell’s health and start expulsion if necessary.
- McConnell’s office released a photo of him and his wife dated July 26 to show he is active.
- Beshear criticized McConnell for not communicating directly with Kentucky residents during his absence.
- McConnell plans to continue missing events to focus on rehabilitation but intends to return to full work in the Senate.
- If McConnell resigned or was expelled, Kentucky would need a special election to fill his Senate seat.
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