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Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) stated that a visitor to Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) described the former Senate Majority Leader as 'clear-minded' while he remains in a rehabilitation center. Capito made the remarks in a video posted Saturday to independent journalist Nicholas Ballasy. She confirmed that McConnell is recovering and healing, based on reports she had heard. The update comes amid public interest in McConnell's health following his recent hospitalization and rehabilitation stay. Capito did not provide further details on the nature of McConnell's condition or his expected return to the Senate.
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Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) has shared new details about Sen. Mitch McConnell's condition, describing the former Senate Majority Leader as "clear-minded" during a recent visit to his rehabilitation center.
In a video posted Saturday, Capito spoke with independent journalist Nicholas Ballasy and addressed reports regarding McConnell's recovery.
"I know what had been reported, that he is recovering and is healing and..." Capito said, before noting that a visitor described McConnell as "clear-minded."
McConnell has been receiving care at a rehabilitation facility, though specific details about his medical condition have not been publicly disclosed.
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Senator Capito Reports McConnell Is 'Clear-Minded' During Rehab