Former Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell fell during a Republican staff lunch on Tuesday and was treated by a doctor.
A spokesperson for Mr. McConnell confirmed that he stumbled after lunch.
“He suffered a minor cut to his face and sprained his wrist. He has been cleared to resume his schedule,” the aide said in a statement.
This is not the first time health concerns have arisen around the 82-year-old senator. McConnell was caught on camera “freezing'' multiple times in 2023.
Senate Republican Leader John Thune confirmed in a press conference that his predecessor, McConnell, has returned to office.
“He is doing well and is in his office. Any other questions regarding Senator McConnell will be directed to his staff,” Thune said at a news conference.
This is not the first time health concerns have arisen around the 82-year-old senator. McConnell was captured.”freeze” Appeared on camera many times in 2023.
So was McConnell. reportedly In 2023, he fell at a hotel in Washington, D.C., and was treated for a concussion. Additional reports confirmed that he had already fallen multiple times that year.
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