Tom Kean Breaks His Mysterious Months-Long Silence

Rep. Tom Kean Jr. has been absent from most members of Congress since his last vote on March 5. House Speaker Mike Johnson said he spoke with Kean by phone weeks earlier and expects him to return soon, citing a medical issue and promising full transparency. In an interview, Kean confirmed he is recovering and said his doctors are confident he is on the road to full recovery. Kean said he understands the need for public transparency, appreciates constituent support, and expects to return to voting and the campaign trail within a couple of weeks. He reported a positive prognosis with no expected long-term effects, no chronic complications, and no impact on cognitive health. He also said he intends to seek re-election for a third term in 2026 and has been in daily contact with his congressional office.

"“Yeah, look, I talked to Tom, Johnson said. It's been a few weeks ago now on the phone, and he sounded good and optimistic. And we're expecting him back here soon. He's had a medical issue, and he's going to be fully transparent and disclose all thatI mean, that's what he told me.”"

"“My doctors are confident that I'm on the road to a full recovery,” he said in a phone interview with the outlet Thursday afternoon. “I understand the need for public transparency, and I appreciate the support of my constituents.”"

"“I anticipate that in the next couple of weeks, I'll return to voting and to the campaign trail,” Kean Jr. said, revealing he has been in touch with his congressional office daily. The outlet also reported that Kean Jr. said his prognosis is positive with no expected long-term effects or chronic health complications and no effect to his cognitive health."

"“I want to thank my constituents and colleagues for their patience as I address a personal medical issue,” the statement reads. “My doctors continue to assure me that my recovery will be complet”"

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