Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said he’s sent a letter to Senator Mitch McConnell’s office requesting an update on his health following growing concerns about the senator’s ability to serve.
“Over the last several weeks, Kentuckians have grown increasingly concerned about the health and well-being of Sen. McConnell,” said Beshear. “As Governor – and a fellow public official who understands the commitment we’ve made to the people we serve – I am requesting the Senator provide an update on his current health status. Allowing speculation to continue in the media is not fair to the Senator or to Kentuckians, and my hope is that this provides him the opportunity to share the information in a transparent manner, direct from the source. I wish him a safe and speedy recovery.”
The request for an update comes after reports that Sen. McConnell was admitted to hospital on June 14. Since then, limited information has been shared from the Senator’s official office.
The Governor’s administration has seen a rise in inquiries about the health status of the Senator. Rather than contribute to the increased speculation unfolding in the media and public space, Gov. Beshear said he is reaching out directly to Sen. McConnell to make the request.
