Sen. Mitch McConnell discharged from rehabilitation center

WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement on Thursday:

“Earlier today, I was discharged from the rehabilitation center to continue my recovery at home. Elaine and I are grateful for the many well wishes and support from friends, colleagues, and Kentuckians, and for the attentive care I’ve received from excellent doctors, nurses, therapists, and hospital staff. 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.”

This follows after the Office of the Attending Physician previously stated McConnell was continuing to recover in late July “from a fall at home in June.”

McConnell, who announced in 2025 that he will retire when his current term ends in this upcoming January, previously said he plans to return to the Senate as soon as his doctors determine he is ready.