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Missing GOP congressman's father says illness 'won't linger': 'He will be 100 percent OK'
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- Link copied by Sophie Brams - 05/15/26 3:18 PM ET Link copied NOW PLAYING Former New Jersey Gov.
- He s hopefully coming back soon, and he s under the care of a doctor, Kean Sr. told CNN in a phone interview.
- Kean Jr. has not cast a vote since March 5 because of what he described in late April as a personal medical issue without providing any other details.
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Link copied by Sophie Brams - 05/15/26 3:18 PM ET Link copied NOW PLAYING Former New Jersey Gov. Tom Kean Sr. (R) attempted Friday to assuage concerns about the health of his son, GOP Rep. Tom Kean Jr., as the New Jersey lawmaker remains mysteriously absent from the campaign trail and halls of Congress.
He s hopefully coming back soon, and he s under the care of a doctor, Kean Sr. told CNN in a phone interview. They all agree he s going to be fine.
Kean Jr. has not cast a vote since March 5 because of what he described in late April as a personal medical issue without providing any other details.
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