McConnell out of hospital but not yet cleared to return to work, doctors say

His office also released a note from the Office of the Attending Physician (OAP), which said doctors visit the senator every day to discuss "all aspects of his rehabilitation care".

"Since his discharge from hospital care, he has maintained a strenuous course of physical therapy and rehabilitation, including multiple sessions a day designed to rebuild strength and reduce the risk of future falls," the OAP statement reads.

"His bout with childhood polio continues to be a significant factor in his mobility. He is not yet medically cleared to leave the rehab facility and return to the office."

Since 14 June, there has been limited communication and detail from McConnell and his office about his condition, leading to wild speculation about his absence in Washington and on social media.

McConnell, who holds the title of the longest-serving Senate party leader in US history, has faced a number of health challenges in recent years.

In 2024, he was injured after tripping outside a Senate lunch event, and earlier this year he was admitted to hospital for the flu.

He has said he will retire at the end of his term in the Senate.