Mitch McConnell’s Staff Says His Health Is Improving. So We Asked For Interview With Him To See For Ourselves

Several media outlets, including the Daily Caller News Foundation, asked Republican Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell’s office for an interview after his office assured the public his recovery was going well and that he remained engaged in Senate business.

The DCNF requested a video interview with McConnell as the public has yet to hear directly from the senator or been given new information about his health. A McConnell spokesperson said they would keep the interview request “on hand,” along with those from several other outlets when contacted by the DCNF.

“ill keep your interview request on hand with the many others. Appreciate your interest,” the spokesperson said.

McConnell’s office suggested he was recovering well and staying engaged while in the hospital.

“Senator McConnell appreciates the outpouring of support he’s receiving while he continues his recovery in the hospital,” a spokesperson told the DCNF. “The Senator continues to improve, and is working closely with his staff on Kentucky and Senate matters while the Senate is out of session.”

Democratic Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear requested McConnell be transparent about his health in a Wednesday letter.

Senate Majority Leader John Thune, Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso and CNN senior political commentator Scott Jennings claimed they spoke to McConnell privately for roughly 20 minutes. After releasing very similar statements, McConnell’s staff included their responses in an email sent