Published July 7, 2026 at 4:20 PM ET · Updated July 9, 2026 at 6:04 PM ET
President Trump says he does not know Senator McConnell's health status
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President Trump said he does not know Senator Mitch McConnell's current health status, stating he has no idea how McConnell is doing. The remarks come amid ongoing public concern about McConnell's health.
Patriot Watch first flagged this story 2 d ago, when Rolling Stone reported it. Coverage has since grown to 3 independent outlets, including 2 wire/mainstream feeds. The most recent report came 3 hr ago from Talking Points Memo. Verification tier: Confirmed — reported independently by wire/mainstream and conservative outlets.
