Gov. Beshear suggests he received information suggesting McConnell ‘passed’ in new interview
Beshear said two outside agencies suggested McConnell had died, renewing calls for more timely health updates after nearly a month of limited information.
- In a July 15 interview with journalist Katie Couric, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear revealed he received two calls from different agencies suggesting U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell had died prior to the senator's July 12 health update.
- McConnell was hospitalized June 14 after falling at home and sustaining minor injuries, but his office released no official information for nearly a month, creating a vacuum where speculation flourished.
- Representative Thomas Massie and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez joined Beshear in demanding transparency, with the governor urging the senator to "call into a news station" to reassure Kentucky constituents.
- Following the senator's update confirming he was treated for pneumonia, Beshear called the statement "a step in the right direction" but argued constituents still deserve further detail.
- Beshear signaled he is reviewing options regarding a potential vacancy in the Senate seat before the term ends in early 2027, citing state constitutional provisions and GOP-backed laws governing Senate vacancies.
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Beshear Says Officials Called Suggesting McConnell Had Died
Kentucky's governor is now saying more about the rumor mill surrounding Mitch McConnell's health. In a Wednesday interview with Katie Couric, Gov. Andy Beshear said that before McConnell's Sunday health update, he received two calls from officials at unnamed nonstate agencies "suggesting he's passed," reports the Courier-Journal . Beshear said there...
Kentucky governor says he received 2 calls from agencies indicating McConnell had 'passed'
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear says he received two calls from agencies suggesting Sen. Mitch McConnell had died while the longtime GOP leader was hospitalized after a fall.
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Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear has revealed the reason he’d called for Sen. Mitch McConnell to share more information about his hospitalization. On June 14, McConnell was admitted […]
Gov. Beshear says he got calls 'suggesting' McConnell had 'passed' before proof-of-life photo · American Wire News
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear has revealed the reason he’d called for Sen. Mitch McConnell to share more information about his hospitalization. On June 14, McConnell was admitted to the hospital, allegedly from a fall. For weeks, nobody heard from him, which in turn led to rumors that he’d passed. Then on July 12, he released a statement and photo confirming he was still alive. MCCONNELL releases a photo – and statement. “To my fellow Kentuckians …
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