Representative Tom Kean Jr. Announces Depression Diagnosis Following Four-Month Absence

Representative Tom Kean Jr. announced on Tuesday that he has been diagnosed with depression, citing the condition as the reason for his four-month absence from Congress. The New Jersey Republican stated that the illness affected him both physically and emotionally, noting that the experience provided him with a new perspective on the power of the condition.

Kean’s disclosure follows a period of time away from his legislative duties in Washington. In his statement, the congressman described the challenges of managing the illness, emphasizing that the full impact of depression remains difficult to understand until one experiences it personally. He did not provide further details regarding his medical treatment or a specific timeline for his return to full-time congressional activities.

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Date: June 30, 2026

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