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McConnell says he was briefly unconscious, had pneumonia
Filed: Jul 12, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET
Summary: Mitch McConnell released a health update statement saying he was briefly unconscious and had pneumonia.
WHO: Sen. Mitch McConnell
WHAT: Released a health update statement saying he was briefly unconscious and had pneumonia.
WHEN: Jul 12, 2026 at 5:56 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: He issued a health update after questions swirled about his condition.
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