Sen. Smith admitted to hospital in Washington, D.C., 'out of an abundance of caution'
U.S. Sen. Tina Smith announced she is not seeking reelection in 2026. (Tina Smith / Supplied)
WASHINGTON, D.C. (FOX 9) - Minnesota Senator Tina Smith will spend Wednesday night at the George Washington University Hospital in Washington, D.C., on the advice of a Capitol physician.
Tina Smith admitted to hospital
What they're saying:
The senator "started to not feel well" while working in the Capitol on Wednesday, her staff said in a social media post.
She then went to a Capitol physician who recommended more thorough examinations for her at George Washington University Hospital.
Staff say Sen. Smith is being kept at the hospital overnight "out of an abundance of caution."
The post, attributed to the senator's staff, can be viewed below:
The Source: This story uses information shared in a social media post from Tina Smith's official X account.