McConnell, 84, Leaves Rehab and Will Work From Home
Sen. Mitch McConnell has been discharged from rehabilitation and plans to continue intensive physical therapy at home during the state work period.
Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell announced Thursday that he has left rehabilitation and will conduct his recovery from home, following medical advice to maintain a rigorous physical therapy regimen during the upcoming state work period. The 84-year-old Kentucky senator confirmed the development in a statement, signaling he intends to remain engaged with his duties even while away from Washington.
"On the advice of my doctors, I'll maintain an intensive regimen of physical therapy from home during the state work period," McConnell said, offering no additional detail about the nature or duration of his treatment plan.
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McConnell's return home marks a notable step in his recovery, though the transition to home-based therapy rather than a facility suggests ongoing rehabilitation needs that his medical team considers best managed in a familiar environment. His continued absence from Capitol Hill raises questions about day-to-day Senate leadership at a time when Republicans hold the majority.
The senior senator from Kentucky has faced a series of public health challenges in recent years, making his physical condition a subject of considerable political attention. His ability to maintain legislative responsibilities from home will be closely watched by colleagues and observers on both sides of the aisle.
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