Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., underwent surgery Sunday for an intestinal infection related to diverticulitis and is in stable condition, according to his office.
“On Sunday, Senator McCain was admitted to Mayo Clinic in Phoenix, Arizona, and underwent surgery to treat an intestinal infection related to diverticulitis” said McCain’s office in a statement. “He is in stable condition.”
According to the statement, McCain continues to rehabilitate and take part in physical therapy as part of his ongoing treatment for brain cancer. The Arizona Republican has been recovering from glioblastoma since he was diagnosed and has remained in Arizona since the Christmas holiday.
“Over the last few months, Senator McCain has been participating in physical therapy at his home in Cornville, Arizona, as he recovers from the side effects of cancer treatment,” the statement continued. “He has remained engaged on his work as Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and has enjoyed frequent visits from his family, friends, staff and Senate colleagues.”
While McCain has stayed back in Arizona, he has remained in the national conversation. He bashed President Trump in late March after it was reported that he congratulated Russian President Vladimir Putin on his re-election victory, but praised him for his decision to expel 60 Russian diplomats from the U.S.
McCain is also slated to have his latest memoir released in May, along with co-author Mark Salter, titled “The Restless Wave.”
