Rep. Tom Kean Jr., a Republican from New Jersey, returns to the U.S. Capitol after missing more than 100 House votes following an absence that began March 5. Multiple outlets report that Kean’s office and staff gave limited information for months, referring to an undisclosed or “mysterious” medical condition and prompting speculation. Kean is expected to address his absence on the House floor, where he will explain the reason for his time away. Coverage indicates he makes a floor appearance shortly after returning, and some outlets report he ties the absence to inpatient treatment for depression, though during earlier months his condition was not publicly detailed. Several reports also note that Kean does not fully answer questions from reporters when he returns, and details about why he did not provide more information earlier remain unclear. The delayed explanation comes as Kean resumes participation in House votes after an extended period out of public view.
Rep. Tom Kean Jr. returns after months-long unexplained absence, citing medical condition
Rep. Tom Kean Jr., a Republican from New Jersey, returns to the U.S. Capitol after missing more than 100 House votes following an absence that began March 5. Multiple outlets report that Kean’s office...
- Rep. Tom Kean Jr. (R-N.J.) returns to the Capitol after missing more than 100 House votes.
- Kean’s absence began March 5 and lasts about four months, with reports describing it as unexplained for much of that period.
- Staff previously said Kean’s condition was undisclosed, and Kean was expected to address his absence on the House floor.
- Some outlets report Kean says the medical issue involved inpatient treatment for depression.
- Kean’s extended absence and the timing of his explanation prompt continued questions, including limited remarks to reporters after his return.
The congressman spent four months mysteriously away from work, but he doesn’t seem to think his constituents should get mandated sick daysThe mystery of the missing congressman has finally been solved. Almost four months ago Tom Kean Jr, a Republican, vanished from public view. He missed more than 100 votes, all while continuing to collect his full taxpayer-funded salary of $174,000 along with excellent benefits. The only explanation given for his absence was a cryptic statement from his office in late April saying he was dealing with a “personal health matter”. Kean’s father, former New Jersey governor Tom Kean Sr, further told CNN in May that his son was battling a temporary illness and would be back to work soon.This week, Kean finally resurfaced and explained that he’d been absent due to inpatient treatment for depression. Why hadn’t he said anything about this earlier? Kean said he was “private person by nature”. Which is great, but maybe don’t choose a job in public service in that case.Arwa Mahdawi is a Guardian columnist Continue reading...
1 month agoThe mystery behind a New Jersey congressman's months-long absence is solved. GOP Rep. Tom Kean spoke on the floor, saying he owed his constituents, colleagues and the American people an explanation. But he did not answer questions from the press, and it's unclear why he chose to keep constituents in the dark. Lisa Desjardins reports on Kean and the other big questions looming over Capitol Hill.
1 month agoRep. Tom Kean Jr. revealed the medical condition that kept him away from the House for nearly four months in an emotional speech on the floor.
1 month agoNew Jersey Congressman Tom Kean Jr. revealed he has been battling depression after a lengthy absence that kept him out of public view for nearly four months.
1 month agoRep. Thomas Kean Jr. (R-N.J.) returned to the Capitol on Wednesday after missing more than 100 House votes because of an unexplained medical condition. Kean, who hasn’t voted since March 5, has represented New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District since 2023, a seat that is rated as a toss-up by the nonpartisan Cook Political Report. He...
1 month agoTom Kean Jr, a New Jersey Republican who has not cast a vote since March 5, has been spotted back on Capitol Hill.
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