Kean Reveals Depression Absence
Rep. Tom Kean returns after a months-long absence tied to depression treatment.
June 30, 2026 · Updated Jun 30, 5:30pm ET
New York MagazineTom Kean Jr. Finally Reveals Why He Has Been Absent From Congress for Months
CNBCGOP Rep. Tom Kean says depression diagnosis caused months-long absence from Congress
New York PostGOP Rep. Tom Kean Jr. reveals reason behind mysterious absence as he returns to Congress after nearly 4 months
TIME MagazineRep. Tom Kean Returns to Congress, Explains Mysterious Four-Month Absence
BBC NewsMissing congressman Tom Kean explains mysterious four-month absence
World News GroupChronic depression caused monthslong absence, congressman says
The GuardianRepublican returns to US House after months of absence over ‘depression’
NBC NewsRep. Tom Kean returns to Congress after four months, citing treatment for depression
Washington TimesNew Jersey GOP Rep. Tom Kean discloses depression diagnosis after return to Congress from absence
Mother JonesTom Kean Jr. sought help for depression. He hasn’t made it easy for others to do the same.
Straight Arrow NewsTom Kean says he was hospitalized with depression, leading to four months away from Congress
FOX NewsGOP congressman reveals mystery illness that sidelined him from Congress for nearly four months
Daily BeastMissing Republican Finally Explains Three-Month Paid Absence
NPRRep. Tom Kean returns to Congress, says depression is why he went missing for months
The Daily WireCongressman Gone MIA Reveals He Missed 3 Months Of Work Due To Depression
The Post MillennialNJ Rep Tom Kean says he’s been too depressed to serve his constituents in Congress—he’s been out for 4 MONTHS
TownhallNJ Dem Really Needs to Shut That Hole in Her Face Regarding This Atrocious Ad Attacking Tom Kean. Jr.
Epoch TimesRep. Kean Reveals Depression Diagnosis as Reason for Long Absence From Congress
RedStateNJ Rep. Tom Kean Returns and His Medical Issue Highlights the Importance of MAHA's Focus on Mental Health
26%
Left · 5
26%
Center · 5
48%
Right · 9
Pano rates the coverage Leans Right.
What happened
Rep. Tom Kean Jr., a New Jersey Republican, returned to the House after nearly four months away from Washington and disclosed that he had been hospitalized and treated for depression. Kean said he entered the hospital for testing several months earlier, received the diagnosis and remained under doctors’ care, missing more than 140 House votes after his last recorded vote on March 5. In a House floor speech, he said depression is “so much more” than simply feeling sad and told colleagues he returned “healthier, stronger, and excited” to resume work. The absence had drawn mounting questions from constituents, reporters and House leaders because Kean represents New Jersey’s competitive 7th District, a key battleground heading into the 2026 midterms.