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BumRushDaShow

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Sun Jul 12, 2026, 04:31 AM Sunday

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

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.

Read more: https://www.mediaite.com/media/news/beshear-calls-on-mcconnell-to-end-the-crazy-speculation-as-senators-spokesperson-gives-update/






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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.
12:23 PM · Jul 11, 2026
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Does McConnell have a statement on Lindsey Graham's death? Pinback Sunday #1
.... wolfie001 Sunday #3
Last I heard he was bringing home a baby bumblebee, a baby, baby, baby bumblebee EXCEPT GreenWave Sunday #4
It just occurred to me Pinback Sunday #6
oooh I missed that Kali Sunday #14
It's farcical at this point wolfie001 Sunday #2
If all he is going to do is send out strongly worded letters, Baitball Blogger Sunday #5
Who is missing from the conversation is his compatriot - SPAWN of Ron Paul BumRushDaShow Sunday #7
I've noticed that too. BigmanPigman Sunday #24
The McConnell family and of office NOT giving reasonable updates is not right. Period!! riversedge Sunday #8
Update: No change. Sneederbunk Sunday #21
They're trying to re-animate his corpse PSPS Sunday #9
Isn't this dereliction of duty for this insane scenario? BattleRow Sunday #10
No, his constituents can't sue. And no, it is not a dereliction of duty. onenote Sunday #19
Well,that's a damn shame. BattleRow Sunday #20
As long as it's got the RW in a royal tizzy, keep Mitch in secret on ice. marble falls Sunday #11
Why didn't he go and see him in person? FakeNoose Sunday #12
People can't just bust into an ICU. yardwork Sunday #17
Um, I don't think Moscow Mitch can hear him Wicked Blue Sunday #13
Strongly worded letters have been so effective Envirogal Sunday #15
In this case I think Beshear is handling it well. yardwork Sunday #18
"The Senator continues to make progress and is eager to return to The Hill when his doctors can agree struggle4progress Sunday #16
The people of Kentucky deserve to know what's going on. Dulcinea Sunday #22
Don't tell us, show us. BWdem4life Sunday #23
McConnell just released a Statement & photo Callie1979 Sunday #25
Shouldn't his wife be saying something about how she is devastated. SalamanderSleeps Sunday #26
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