Mitch McConnell has been hospitalized for a month and his team won’t say why. Here’s what we know | CNN Politics

EDITOR’S NOTE: Our coverage on Sen. Mitch McConnell has moved here. US Sen. Mitch McConnell has been hospitalized for about a month, and it’s still not clear why he was admitted or what his condition is. Aides for the Kentucky Republican have been fiercely protective of his condition – publicly and privately – during his hospitalization. Despite requests for updates from CNN, his office has not disclosed a medical reason for the hospitalization or provided specifics on his health status beyond saying last week that he “continues to improve” and “is working closely with his staff on Kentucky and Senate matters.” The lack of information has sparked questions over McConnell’s health – and has led to speculation and rumors online that his health had significantly deteriorated. A number of high-profile Republicans, including Senate Majority Leader John Thune, have put out statements in recent days asserting they have recently spoken with McConnell. McConnell’s office pointed to the statements and said, “as the senator continues to recover, we will be sure to keep you updated.” The former Senate majority leader, who is 84 years old, was admitted to the hospital