EMS was called to Mitch McConnell's home for "unconscious" patient last month

Washington D.C. – Emergency medical services were dispatched to Senator Mitch McConnell's home on the morning of June 14th in response to a call reporting an unconscious individual experiencing what appeared to be cardiac arrest. The public EMS dispatch recording, reviewed by CBS News, indicated that "CPR in progress" was occurring at the senator's address before 9 a.m.

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cardiac arrest

The dispatcher noted that someone was "unconscious" during the call. While the senator's name was not explicitly mentioned in the audio, the dispatch occurred on the same day McConnell was hospitalized. A spokesperson for McConnell confirmed his hospitalization that day, stating he was "receiving excellent care" without providing further details on the reason for admission.

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CPR in progress

Subsequent statements from McConnell's office and Senate Majority Leader John Thune suggested the senator was alert and engaged with Senate business shortly after his hospitalization. Thune reported speaking with McConnell on June 15th, describing him as sounding "good" and "dialed into what's going on."

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unconscious

McConnell, 84, has experienced several health issues in recent years, including a hospitalization for flu-like symptoms in February, a concussion and apparent freezing episodes in 2023, and minor injuries from a fall in 2024. He last voted on June 11th. CBS News has reached out to McConnell's office for comment regarding the June 14th incident.

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is receiving excellent care