NJ Rep. Tom Kean Jr. breaks silence but says little as GOP frustrations mount over his mysterious 77-day absence
Rep. Tom Kean Jr. has finally addressed his 77-day absence from Congress, citing a personal medical issue but providing few details. He expressed confidence in his recovery and indicated he plans to return to work soon. The situation has raised concerns among Republicans, especially with his upcoming reelection campaign.
- ▪Tom Kean Jr. has missed 100 consecutive votes due to a personal medical issue.
- ▪He stated that he anticipates returning to voting and campaigning in the next couple of weeks.
- ▪Republicans are worried about his absence as he represents a vulnerable congressional district in New Jersey.
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Politics Tom Kean Jr. breaks silence but says little as GOP frustrations mount over his mysterious 77-day absence By Ryan King Published May 21, 2026, 8:07 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google WASHINGTON — Missing Rep. Tom Kean Jr. finally broke his silence Thursday after skipping 100 votes in a row in a barely explained absence from Congress. The New Jersey Republican declined to elaborate on his vague explanations that he was dealing with a “personal medical issue” or give a timeline for when he plans to return to work, other than “in the next couple of weeks.” “My doctors are confident that I’m on the road to a full recovery,” Kean, 57, told the New Jersey Globe in his first known interview in his 77-day disappearance from work.
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