Senator Mitch McConnell is officially heading home! After a scary fall and a lengthy stint in rehab, the Senate Minority Leader is finally checking out and shifting his recovery process to his own house.
McConnell shared the update on Thursday, releasing a statement that read, “Earlier today, I was discharged from the rehabilitation center to continue my recovery at home.”
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The senator also took a moment to thank his support system, adding, “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.”
As for what’s next, he isn’t slowing down entirely. He noted, “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.”
While this is certainly a positive step, the internet’s rumor mill is still working overtime. The press release didn’t include a new photo of the senator—a move that’s doing little to quiet the relentless conspiracies swirling about his health. After spending 53 days in the hospital with only a pair of photos released as “proof of life,” the skepticism and social media chatter have reached a fever pitch.