Beshear Calls on McConnell to 'End the Crazy Speculation' as Senator's Spokesperson Gives Update

Source: MEDIAite

Jul 11th, 2026, 4:45 pm


Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear (D) called on Mitch McConnell’s (R-KY) office to “end the crazy speculation” on the senator’s health Saturday — as McConnell’s office gave its first update in weeks.

Beshear posted to X on Saturday, “I publicly and privately urged the last administration to address the public’s concerns with the former president’s health. I’m calling on Sen. McConnell to do the same and provide voters an update on his own health. Let’s end the crazy speculation. Just tell us what’s going on.”

It’s the second time in a week Beshear has sought clarity from McConnell’s office about the senator: on Wednesday, the governor sent a letter to McConnell’s office saying Kentuckians had become increasingly concerned about the senator’s health and asking for an update on his current condition.

McConnell’s office gave it’s first update in weeks on the senator’s health, telling local outlet WDRB in Louisville Saturday that the politician “continues his recovery in the hospital.” “As you can imagine, we have been receiving lots of messages from folks, and as the senator continues to recover, we will be sure to keep you updated,” the spokesperson told the outlet.

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