Beshear says he's "heard absolutely nothing" from McConnell
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said he hasn't heard back from Sen. Mitch McConnell following formal requests for an update on his health last month amid a weekslong hospitalization.
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear expressed frustration on Sunday after not receiving any updates from Senator Mitch McConnell regarding his health following a long hospitalization last month. In a Face the Nation interview, Beshear stated that he had sent a formal request to McConnell for an update, but had not received any response.
McConnell, who is 84 years old, was hospitalized on June 14 but provided little information about his condition for several weeks. He later disclosed that he had fallen and moved to a rehabilitation center. McConnell was discharged from the rehabilitation center earlier this month but has not yet announced when he will return to the Senate.
Beshear, a Democrat, had written to McConnell expressing concern over the senator's health and wellbeing, urging him to fully update the public on his condition. The governor also called on McConnell to directly address his constituents and provide proof of his ability to continue serving.
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