Johnson won’t disclose the ‘very common’ health issue that has sidelined Tom Kean Jr.
House Speaker Mike Johnson confirmed that Rep. Tom Kean Jr. is dealing with a common health issue that has kept him out of Congress for nearly three months. Johnson stated that he respects Kean's request for privacy regarding the specifics of his condition. Kean plans to return to in-person work within weeks and has promised to provide transparency about his health when he is ready.
- ▪Rep. Tom Kean Jr. has been absent from Congress for nearly three months due to a health issue.
- ▪House Speaker Mike Johnson described Kean's condition as 'very common' and not scandalous.
- ▪Kean has missed over 100 votes since early March and plans to return to work in a matter of weeks.
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House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) wouldn’t share the details of the illness that has kept Rep. Tom Kean Jr. (R-NJ) out of Congress for nearly three months, but told reporters his health condition is “very common.” “I do know what his health issue is, but he’s asked me not to disclose that, and I’m going to honor that,” Johnson said Wednesday during the House GOP leadership press conference. “I should do that. That’s my job. I’ll do the same for anyone.” Recommended Stories Rubio grilled over Trump’s national security picks and foreign policy priorities: ‘It’s not funny, secretary’ Ogles expresses regret over post saying homosexuality doesn’t belong in the US WATCH LIVE: Marco Rubio heads back to Capitol Hill for second day Johnson went on to say that he told Kean there is “nothing…
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