ENOUGH IS ENOUGH.
Senator Mitch McConnell is 84 years old. He was hospitalized on June 14 for undisclosed reasons. More than two weeks later his office confirms he is recovering and working closely with staff on Senate business and Kentucky matters.
They have shared no details on the cause of the hospitalization or his exact current condition. Senate leaders who spoke with him shortly after said he sounded good and wanted to return soon.
McConnell has a documented history of health issues including serious falls and prior hospitalizations. He already announced he will not seek re-election and will finish his term in January 2027.
Here is the honest truth. High office demands clarity and capacity. When a sitting senator this age has recurring health problems and limited transparency the question becomes unavoidable.
Private companies force tough succession talks when performance slips. Why does Washington keep pretending otherwise?
When do you call it and say this man is not fit for duty?