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On Wednesday, Kentucky Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear sent a letter to Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Kentucky), formally asking him to provide direct updates on his current health.

McConnell, 84, was reportedly found unconscious at his home on June 14. Unconfirmed reports indicate that he suffered from cardiac arrest and that first responders performed CPR on him when they arrived. He has remained in the hospital since that time, and has not made any public statements or appearances.

“Over the last several weeks, Kentuckians have grown increasingly concerned about the current state of your health and well-being, and ability to hold office in the United States Senate,” Beshear wrote in his letter to the senator. “As Governor, I request that you fully update Kentuckians regarding the current status of your health.”

Beshear continued, stating:

As public officeholders, we have made a commitment to our constituents to do our best to represent them and to always be transparent. I believe this requires clear communication about one’s ability to serve. Related Story News | Politics & Elections GOP Congress Members Are Calling for McConnell to Resign After Second Freeze Up Amid growing GOP infighting, Sen. Josh Hawley and Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene called McConnell unfit for office. By Sophia Tesfaye & Tatyana Tandanpolie , Salon September 9, 2023 Truthout

As public officeholders, we have made a commitment to our constituents to do our best to represent them and to always be transparent. I believe this requires clear communication about one’s ability to serve.

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