Paramedics responded to a ‘cardiac arrest’ at Mitch McConnell’s home on day of hospitalization

Paramedics responded to a report of a “cardiac arrest” for an “unconscious” individual at a known address for Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., on the day his office disclosed he was hospitalized, according to police scanner audio obtained by NBC News. McConnell’s office, which has not disclosed why the senator was hospitalized, referred NBC News to a June 22 statement when asked about the audio. “Senator McConnell is still working closely with staff on Senate business and Kentucky matters as he continues his recovery. However, he will not be voting this week,” the statement, from spokesman David Popp, said. McConnell’s office has not said whether the senator remains hospitalized. Punchbowl News previously reported on the response by paramedics. McConnell’s office put out a short statement on June 14, saying, “Senator McConnell was admitted to the hospital this morning. He is receiving excellent care.” The Kentucky Republican has not been seen since he was hospitalized. McConnell, 84, has faced a slew of health issues in recent years. He was hospitalized for more than a week earlier this year with “flu-like symptoms,” and three years ago tripped at a Washington dinner, after which he was hospitalized with a concussion. In 2019, McConnell fractured his shoulder after falling at home. McConnell raised eyebrows after he froze on camera multiple times in 2023, seemingly unable to answer reporters’ questions immediately. McConnell was first elected in 1984 and was the Republican Senate leader from 2007 to 2025, making him the chamber’s longest-serving party leader. He announced last year he would not seek re-election.