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Kimmel's Hilarious Hospital Swap with McConnell
13 Jul
Summary
- Senator McConnell provided a health update after hospitalization on June 14.
- Jimmy Kimmel humorously edited a photo, replacing McConnell with himself.
- McConnell confirmed no broken bones, but mild pneumonia and rehabilitation.
Senator Mitch McConnell has shared an update on his health following his hospitalization on June 14. The Republican senator confirmed that he was briefly unconscious after a fall, but doctors have ruled out serious conditions like a stroke or heart attack.
McConnell's office released a photo of him with his wife, Elaine Chao, holding a copy of The Washington Post dated that Sunday, confirming the update's timing. Comedian Jimmy Kimmel humorously superimposed himself into the photo, joking about his own absence from "Jimmy Kimmel Live." The senator is currently in a rehabilitation center after experiencing mild pneumonia, assuring constituents he is working with his staff.
McConnell stated he is recovering well and aims to return to the Senate floor soon. He expressed gratitude for the support and well wishes he has received. His office confirmed he is unable to vote on the Senate floor for the time being. Kimmel, on the other hand, has been sharing updates of his summer vacation.
