Administration officials, lawmakers wish Kudlow a quick recovery after heart attack

Administration officials and Congress members are wishing Larry Kudlow a quick recovery, after the White House National Economic Council director suffered a heart attack.

“Just spoke with @larry_kudlow to wish him a speedy recovery,” Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin tweeted Tuesday. “Glad to hear that he is doing well and is in good spirits.”

Kudlow on Monday suffered a “very mild heart attack” and was taken to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, according to White House press secretary Sarah Sanders.

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She added that “his doctors expect he will make a full and speedy recovery.” 

Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle reached out to say they hope Kudlow gets well soon.

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) said on the Senate floor Tuesday that Kudlow “is not just a famously happy warrior for pro-growth, pro-opportunity economics, he’s also widely regarded as one of the best guys in Washington.”

House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-Wis.), tweeted Tuesday that he’s “praying for a full and speedy recovery.”

Glad that you are already feeling better, @larry_kudlow. Praying for a full and speedy recovery for my friend.

— Paul Ryan (@SpeakerRyan) June 12, 2018

House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) tweeted late Monday that she and her husband, Paul, have Kudlow in their thoughts.

Paul & I are thinking of ⁦@larry_kudlow⁩. We are confident he is in good hands at Walter Reed Medical Center & wish him a speedy recovery.

— Nancy Pelosi (@NancyPelosi) June 12, 2018