83-year-old Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell is once again experiencing health issues.
He was hospitalized on Monday night for flu-like symptoms, which started over the weekend.
McConnell is currently recovering in the hospital and plans on returning to his Senate duties soon.
BREAKING: Senator Mitch McConnell was hospitalized out of “an abundance of caution, after experiencing flu-like symptoms,” his office announced.
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“His prognosis is positive and he is grateful for the excellent care he is receiving.” pic.twitter.com/5nhTwmrjRa
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Fox News shared the full statement from McConnell’s spokesman:
“In an abundance of caution, after experiencing flu-like symptoms over the weekend, Senator McConnell checked himself into a local hospital for evaluation last night,” a spokesperson for McConnell said
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