Capitol Hill Fall Leaves Mitch McConnell With Facial Injury [WATCH]

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, 82, suffered a fall after the Republican weekly conference lunch on Tuesday afternoon, resulting in a minor facial cut and a sprained wrist, according to his office.

“Leader McConnell tripped following lunch,” a spokesman for the Kentucky Republican confirmed in a statement. “He sustained a minor cut to the face and sprained his wrist. He has been cleared to resume his schedule.”

The incident occurred in a room near the Senate chamber, and McConnell was treated by EMTs in his Senate office shortly afterward. Incoming Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) reassured reporters that McConnell was recovering.

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“He is fine. He is in his office,” Thune told reporters following the incident.

Photographers reportedly observed McConnell with a visible cut on his face, and medical personnel were seen entering his office. Additional details about the fall were not disclosed.

McConnell’s fall comes after a series of health-related incidents that have raised questions about his well-being.

The seven-term senator, who announced earlier this year that he would step down as Senate Republican leader after the 2024 elections, has experienced multiple health challenges in recent years.

In March 2023, McConnell suffered a concussion and fractured a rib after a fall at the Waldorf Astoria in Washington, D.C., which required hospitalization.

Later in July, he experienced another fall while deplaning at Ronald Reagan National Airport in Virginia. That incident remained undisclosed for about two weeks.

McConnell also experienced public freeze-ups during press conferences, including one in July where he abruptly stopped mid-sentence and appeared unresponsive for approximately a minute.

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Medical professionals later attributed these incidents to the concussion he suffered earlier in the year.

Despite these health issues, McConnell has consistently downplayed concerns, with his office reiterating that his medical team has cleared him to continue his duties.

McConnell, the longest-serving Senate Republican leader in U.S. history, has held the position since 2007. In November 2023, Senate Republicans voted for John Thune, 63, to succeed McConnell as GOP leader after the 2024 elections.

While McConnell has announced his intention to step down from leadership, he has not confirmed whether he plans to seek reelection in 2026.

McConnell, a polio survivor, contracted the disease at the age of two, which left his upper left leg paralyzed.

His resilience and longevity in public service have been a hallmark of his career, though his recent health episodes have raised speculation about his future in the Senate.

As McConnell continues his work, his fall and other health-related incidents will likely keep the spotlight on his ability to manage the rigorous demands of his role.

However, for now, his office and colleagues have assured the public that the senator is back to work and in good spirits.

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