Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) was hospitalized Sunday according to reports from national news organizations.
“Senator McConnell was admitted to the hospital this morning,” spokesperson David Popp said in a statement,” quoted by NBC News and other major outlets. “He is receiving excellent care.” Popp did not share additional details, according to the NBC report.
McConnell, 84, the former longtime Senate GOP leader is not seeking re-election. He is currently a member of the Senate Appropriations and Senate Rules Committees.