Mitch McConnell, 82, fell twice in Senate Chamber rising considerations about his potential to serve: report | EUROtoday
Republican Senator Mitch McConnell suffered two falls whereas close to the Senate chamber on Wednesday, in accordance with reviews.
The Kentucky Republican, 82, fell down a small set of stairs on as he was exiting the chamber after a affirmation vote for Housing and Urban Development Secretary nominee Scott Turner, in accordance with Punchbowl News,
He was rapidly assisted by Senators Steve Daines and Markwayne Mullin.
McConnell additionally fell whereas contained in the chambers, the information outlet stated, and he was later pictured being pushed round in a wheelchair.
The reviews come as considerations proceed to mount concerning the senator’s potential to serve, following a number of public episodes through which he has appeared to freeze for a number of seconds whereas taking questions from reporters – resulting in questions on his well being.

The Independent has reached out to representatives of McConnell for additional details about the incident, and an replace on the senator’s situation.
McConnell suffered an analogous incident in December sustaining minor accidents after a fall on the Capitol. He was cleared to renew work, shortly after, although was later pictured with a band-aid on his left cheek.
McConnell, the longest-serving social gathering chief within the higher chamber’s historical past, introduced his intention to face down from GOP social gathering management in February 2024. However he has stated he plans to serve out his Senate time period, which ends in January 2027.
The octogenarian was away from the Senate for weeks in 2023 after tripping at a Washington dinner, leading to a hospital keep for therapy of a concussion and minor rib fracture.
Twice later that yr he famously froze up in public whereas talking.
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