Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., on Thursday issued a statement confirming he had been discharged from the rehabilitation facility and would continue physical therapy from home.

Mitch McConnell says in new statement that he’s been discharged from the rehab facility and is back at home

McConnell says he’ll “continue an intensive regimen of physical therapy from home” during the August recess pic.twitter.com/0aqEAIW1Ps

— Andrew Desiderio (@AndrewDesiderio) August 6, 2026

The Kentucky Republican appears unlikely to return to Congress before the August recess begins, though he is expected to return to the upper chamber to complete his final term.

He is not seeking reelection. Republicans have nominated Rep. Andy Barr, R-Ky., to replace him, come November.

Ben Whedon is the Chief Political Correspondent at Just the News. Follow him on X.