Johnson won’t disclose the ‘very common’ health issue that has sidelined Tom Kean Jr.

Published June 3, 2026 1:04pm ET | Updated June 3, 2026 1:04pm ET



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.”

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