Senate Majority Leader Chris Murphy Hospitalized for Stroke Treatment
The Connecticut Democrat was rushed to Johns Hopkins after feeling numbness during a family event on Saturday.
By Harvey Wilson ·
U.S. Senator Chris Murphy of Connecticut entered the hospital after suffering a stroke, according to his office. Murphy, 53, is a leading voice on foreign policy and executive oversight within the Democratic Party.
The incident began on Saturday afternoon while Murphy watched his son play hockey. He reported numbness in his arm and was taken to a local facility. Doctors there confirmed the stroke and transferred him to Johns Hopkins Hospital for continued care.
Allison Herwitt, Murphy's chief of staff, issued a written update on Sunday. She stated that the senator is responding well to treatment and expects a full recovery. Herwitt described the initial symptoms as starting during the hockey game before the transfer.
Murphy has been active in the midterm campaign cycle, serving as a surrogate for various candidates. He also recently completed a tour of the Middle East. Following that trip, he warned that President Trump might escalate military actions against Iran after the elections.
The senator's health issue joins a pattern of medical leave among national lawmakers this year. Senator Mitch McConnell of Kentucky missed several months of Senate sessions for rehabilitation. Representative Tom Kean of New Jersey took time away for depression treatment.
In 2022, three Democratic figures, including then-candidate John Fetterman, were hospitalized for strokes. Murphy's admission to Johns Hopkins marks the latest development in his ongoing role as a senior party leader.
