Beshear says he's "heard absolutely nothing" from McConnell

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear expressed frustration Sunday, stating he has heard "absolutely nothing" from Senator Mitch McConnell following formal requests for health updates. McConnell, 84, has been hospitalized since June 14, with his condition and recovery process kept largely private for weeks.

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I've heard absolutely nothing back from Mitch McConnell.

Beshear, a Democrat, wrote to the longtime Kentucky senator on July 8, seeking an update on his health. This followed a period of widespread speculation and concern among Kentuckians. McConnell's office eventually released statements indicating the hospitalization resulted from a fall and that he had moved to a rehabilitation center.

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Kentuckians have grown increasingly concerned about the current state of your health and wellbeing, and ability to hold office in the United States Senate.

Earlier this month, McConnell, who survived polio as a child, announced his discharge from the rehabilitation center, nearly two months after his initial hospitalization. However, his statement did not specify when he is expected to return to Capitol Hill.

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fully update Kentuckians regarding the current status

In his letters, Beshear urged McConnell to "fully update Kentuckians regarding the current status" of his health and to "directly and verbally" address his constituents. On Sunday, Beshear reiterated that McConnell's "bosses are the people of Kentucky" and that he must do more to assure them of his capacity to serve. Beshear also criticized Senate leadership for deferring responsibility for ensuring senators' capacity to serve.

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directly and verbally