Schumer Hospitalized For Dehydration As D.C. Nears 100 Degrees

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) went to the hospital and was treated for dehydration, his office said on Wednesday.

The announcement, which noted that Schumer had since returned to work on Capitol Hill, came as the greater Washington, D.C., area was in the midst of a heat wave, with temperatures reaching the mid-90s.

“Leader Schumer was at the Senate gym this morning and got lightheaded. Out of an abundance of caution, he went to the hospital to be treated for dehydration and is now back at work in the Capitol,” a spokesperson for the New York Democrat said in a statement. “He wants to remind everyone to drink some water and stay out of the heat.”

NBC News reporter Frank Thorp V noted that Schumer, who is 74, had just attended a press conference in the U.S. Capitol but did not take any questions. Schumer delivered some remarks at the event with the families of victims from Continental Flight 3407 and left the room right afterwards.

The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a bulletin warning that a heat advisory was in effect for Wednesday until 9 p.m. for portions of D.C. and the surrounding region. Another heat advisory has been issued for Thursday from the late morning until the evening.

“Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors,” NWS said. “Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.”

Earlier on Wednesday, Schumer issued a statement on X regarding Zohran Mamdani, a socialist who emerged victorious late on Tuesday in the Democratic Party’s New York City mayoral primary.

“I have known [Mamdani] since we worked together to provide debt relief for thousands of beleaguered taxi drivers & fought to stop a fracked gas plant in Astoria. He ran an impressive campaign that connected with New Yorkers about affordability, fairness, & opportunity,” Schumer said. “I spoke with [Mamdani] this morning and am looking forward to getting together soon.”