Minnesota Senator Tina Smith hospitalized after not feeling well at Capitol

By Jasmine Baehr

Published July 16, 2025

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Democratic Sen. Tina Smith of Minnesota was hospitalized Wednesday after she began feeling unwell while working at the Capitol, according to a statement from her staff.

"While at work at the Capitol today, Sen. Smith started to not feel well," read a post on X. "She went to the Capitol physician who recommended she undergo more thorough examination at GW hospital."

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Senator Tina Smith was admitted to George Washington University Hospital on Wednesday, her staff said. (Getty Images)

Doctors have opted to keep her overnight "out of an abundance of caution," her office said.

"She expects to be back at work very soon," the statement reads.

Smith, 67, has served in the Senate since 2018.

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Senator Smith's office did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.

Jasmine is a writer at Fox News Digital and a military spouse. Stories can be sent to jasmine.baehr@fox.com or to @JasmineSBaehr via X.

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