WASHINGTON, D.C. — Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell will speak at the Republican National Convention, following an earlier announcement that he would instead travel Kentucky and talk to constituents.

"The leader is submitting taped remarks to the RNC. There was a previous miscommunication," said Kate Cooksey, press secretary for Team Mitch.

An earlier statement from Team Mitch said McConnell would not be speaking at the RNC.

"Leader McConnell is traveling across all corners of Kentucky next week to speak with families, workers, and job creators about their needs. While the leader is not speaking during the RNC, his support for President Trump is clear," said Cooksey earlier today.

As Senate majority leader, McConnell is the highest-ranking Republican in Congress. The Alabama native was first elected to the Senate in 1984. The 78-year-old is seeking a seventh term in office.

Earlier this month, Mike Lonergan, the communications director for the Republican Party of Kentucky, said, "Several senior party leaders will be traveling to Charlotte, N.C. for convention-related meetings. We’ll continue working with our RNC partners to ensure a safe and successful re-nominating of President Trump and another year of victories for the GOP."