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Congressman Thomas Kean Returns After Months, Reveals Hospitalization for Depression
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First reported by Mako · Jul 1, 2026
What happened
Republican Congressman Thomas Kean returned to the House after nearly four months, revealing he was hospitalized for depression. He assured full recovery support and pledged transparency, ending speculation about his absence.
- 01Congressman Thomas Kean returned to the House after nearly four months of absence.
- 02Kean revealed he was hospitalized and diagnosed with depression during his absence.
- 03He emphasized depression as a serious physical and emotional illness, not just sadness.
- 04Kean won the Republican primary unopposed and promised transparency about his health.
- 05Democrats expressed sympathy but criticized Kean for hiding his condition for months.
- 06Republicans worried his absence could affect party control in the House.
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