Bill Clinton Suddenly Hospitalized

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Former President Bill Clinton, 78, has been admitted to MedStar Georgetown University Hospital after developing a fever, according to an aide who spoke with NBC News on Monday. Angel Ureña, Clinton’s deputy chief of staff, confirmed that the former president is being evaluated and observed by medical professionals.

“He has been admitted to MedStar Georgetown University Hospital for testing and observation after developing a fever,” Ureña said. “He is in good spirits and grateful for the care he is receiving.”

A source familiar with Clinton’s condition says there is no immediate cause for alarm.

“The former president will be fine,” the source noted. “He developed a fever and wanted to be checked out. He is awake and alert.”

The 42nd president of the United States has encountered several health-related concerns since leaving the White House in 2001. In 2004, he underwent a quadruple bypass at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital. Six years later, in 2010, he returned to the same hospital for a procedure that involved placing two stents in a coronary artery. More recently, in 2021, he spent six days in a California hospital due to a urological infection that had spread to his bloodstream.

Despite these setbacks, Clinton has continued to be an active presence in public life. He devoted considerable time and energy to campaigning for Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris this year, traveling and speaking on her behalf at various events. Clinton also recently released a memoir focused on his life after leaving the Oval Office, reflecting on his personal experiences and the initiatives he has championed since concluding his presidency.

Clinton has long been a prominent voice at Democratic National Conventions. He has delivered remarks at every convention since 1976, including the one held this August, where he acknowledged his uncertain future on the political stage.

“I want to say this from the bottom of my heart,” Clinton told attendees in his convention address. “I have no idea how many more of these I’ll be able to come to.”

While those remarks served as a poignant reminder of his advancing age and ongoing health challenges, friends and colleagues describe Clinton as characteristically upbeat. According to insiders, he has continued writing, speaking, and engaging with supporters on key policy issues, particularly healthcare and economic reform—topics that have remained central to his public service efforts.

Medical specialists at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital are expected to run a series of tests and closely monitor Clinton’s condition. It remains unclear when he will be released, but his team emphasizes that this measure is primarily precautionary. With a track record of successful recoveries, Clinton is expected to follow his doctors’ advice and rest as needed.

So far, no further details about his specific treatment plan have been made public. However, Ureña and other close aides have indicated that Clinton appreciates the outpouring of support and well-wishes from around the country. Americans and global observers alike continue to follow updates on his condition, reflecting his enduring role on the national stage.

This story will be updated as more information becomes available.