Veteran Republican Senator Mitch McConnell has left the rehabilitation facility where he had been recovering and will continue treatment from his home, marking the latest step in his return from a health setback that sidelined him for weeks.
In a statement released on Thursday, the Kentucky lawmaker said his doctors have advised him to continue an intensive schedule of physical therapy during the Senate’s state work period.
“On the advice of my doctors, I’ll maintain an intensive regimen of physical therapy from home during the state work period, and I’ll continue to engage with my staff and colleagues on important Senate business,” McConnell said.
The 84-year-old senator, who previously served as Senate majority leader and now heads the Senate Rules Committee, has largely remained out of public sight since mid-June. His absence began after he was taken from his Washington-area residence to a hospital, though details surrounding his condition were not immediately disclosed.
Weeks later, McConnell revealed that he had suffered a fall in mid-June that briefly left him unconscious. During his hospitalization, he also developed pneumonia and underwent treatment with antibiotics.
Despite his medical challenges, McConnell has said that he remained involved in legislative matters, staying in close contact with Senate colleagues and working alongside his staff on issues before Congress.
His return home signals progress in a recovery that has drawn attention on Capitol Hill, where the longtime Kentucky Republican remains one of the Senate’s most experienced and influential figures.
