Senator Mitch McConnell suffered another fall on Wednesday, tumbling down marble steps after voting to confirm the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development.
The 82-year-old senator, who has a weakened left leg due to childhood polio, has experienced multiple falls in recent years.
According to Punchbowl News, McConnell fell inside a room, landing on his side while carrying a plate of food. Reports indicate he may have sustained bruises on his face.
New: McConnell fell in room, landed on side. Was carrying plate of food, may have bruised face
— John Bresnahan (@bresreports) February 5, 2025
McConnell was later seen in a wheelchair after falling multiple times throughout the day.
CNN’s Manu Raju reported that McConnell fell both outside the Senate chamber and inside a GOP luncheon. “A childhood polio survivor, the former GOP leader walks with a limp and has fallen several times in recent years — the most serious of which was when he fell, had a concussion, and…” Raju tweeted.
Earlier in the day, Fox News confirmed that McConnell had also fallen down Senate stairs after casting his vote to confirm Scott Turner as HUD Secretary. Fox reporter Chad Pergram stated that McConnell was assisted by Senators Steve Daines (R-MT) and Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) and appeared to be okay.
McConnell’s latest fall follows another incident in December, when he sprained his wrist after falling during a Senate Republican luncheon.
TRAGIC
— Conservative Brief (@ConservBrief) December 11, 2024
New leaked video shows the disturbing realization that 82-year-old Senator Mitch McConnell can barely walk after his fall yesterday.
Is it time for him to retire? pic.twitter.com/SwG6P14cbe
Concerns over the senator’s health and ability to continue serving have resurfaced as videos circulate showing him struggling to walk following his previous falls.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.