Mitch McConnell falls during Senate Republican lunch [View all]
Source: ABC News
December 10, 2024, 2:52 PM
Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell fell during the Senate Republican lunch on Tuesday. It was initially unclear if McConnell, 82, was injured or what the severity of the fall was. Two medical responders were seen briefly entering his office and then departed.
Shortly afterward, McConnell's office put out a statement that he had sustained a "minor cut" to the face and a "sprained wrist" from the incident.
"Leader McConnell tripped following lunch. He sustained a minor cut to the face and sprained his wrist. He has been cleared to resume his schedule," his spokesperson said.
Newly-elected Senate Republican Leader John Thune, who will take the mantle from McConnell in January, was asked about McConnell's fall during the Republican press conference after the lunch. "He's fine, he's in his office," Thune said, deferring further questions to McConnell's staff.
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