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(144,693 posts) Tue Dec 10, 2024, 03:45 PM Dec 10

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.

Read more: https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/mitch-mcconnell-falls-senate-republican-lunch/story?id=116650005

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Mitch McConnell falls during Senate Republican lunch [View all] BumRushDaShow Dec 10 OP

Oh my,... magicarpet Dec 10 #1

When he leaves probably sooner than his term is up, jimfields33 Dec 10 #21

He won't finish his term. nt Dulcinea Dec 10 #47

Overmedicated? splat Dec 10 #2

I'm on Losartan Woodycall Dec 10 #48

50 mg now, at night splat Dec 11 #68

That will happen when you are 82. Hope22 Dec 10 #3

Yes and it can happen at any age BumRushDaShow Dec 10 #5

This exactly! Hope22 Dec 10 #17

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Dec 10 #35

I'll be 68 next month TexasBushwhacker Dec 10 #20

Same here. I am 88 and a few years back I stubbed a toe and evidently broke it. justhanginon Dec 10 #25

Not Biden... sheshe2 Dec 11 #54

One might also include Hillary BumRushDaShow Dec 11 #57

So true. sheshe2 Dec 11 #66

They followed her around like rabid dogs BumRushDaShow Dec 11 #67

Mitch's imbalance COL Mustard Dec 11 #64

I've only had one very mild case of Covid FakeNoose Dec 10 #8

So glad it was mild! Hope22 Dec 10 #13

Gotta fix that last sentence for you UpInArms Dec 10 #12

Fixed it for you!🤣😁🤣😁 Hope22 Dec 10 #16

Thank you! UpInArms Dec 10 #26

Did he land.... LogDog75 Dec 10 #4

Yes. lastlib Dec 10 #22

Or, even better, DENVERPOPS Dec 10 #44

That must have been very unsettling for poor Mitch ... like losing your footing in front of a pack of hyenas. eppur_se_muova Dec 10 #6

Why is he not using a walker? FarPoint Dec 10 #7

Or at least a cane Blue_Roses Dec 10 #39

Ah, vanity. The hallmark of GOP pols. Doesn't appear weak, except those weird brain farts on national TV Attilatheblond Dec 11 #61

Well said! Blue_Roses Dec 11 #69

Those with a seat are heavy. After I broke my ankle True Blue American Dec 11 #59

You're not helping... Why is that, Leon? JoseBalow Dec 10 #9

Leon doesn't help helpless tortoises Zorro Dec 10 #27

Just don't ask about his mother. Ray Bruns Dec 11 #58

My 83 year old uncle died on Friday due to a fall. Basso8vb Dec 10 #10

Oh, I'm so sorry for your loss Blue_Roses Dec 10 #41

This, along with the "freezes" he's had, reinforces the theory that he has serious neurological problems. LudwigPastorius Dec 10 #11

He'll be like Strom Thurmond pfitz59 Dec 10 #14

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Dec 10 #36

If only he'd fallen and broken his neck 20 years ago along with about 70 million other assholes. cstanleytech Dec 10 #15

This ghoulishness is disgusting iemanja Dec 10 #40

No one ever said you had to agree with it so move along. cstanleytech Dec 11 #49

I'll speak out when I see something that merits it. iemanja Dec 11 #50

You're entirely within your right to express your opinion as am I though. cstanleytech Dec 11 #56

He may have vertigo. I have to sit immediately when it comes on. I hate it. n/t SheilaAnn Dec 10 #18

You are so right bluestarone Dec 10 #28

Remember "Mommy, Mommy jokes"? UniqueUserName Dec 10 #19

Oh. So what's everyone doing for dinner? nt cactusfractal Dec 10 #23

I was looking forward to the moralizing about celebrating his stroke JoseBalow Dec 10 #24

Not trying to be rude... Dem4life1970 Dec 10 #29

The KY legislature BumRushDaShow Dec 10 #34

It's what they often do at the State level Dem4life1970 Dec 11 #62

At one time BumRushDaShow Dec 11 #65

Well bless his heart.. kacekwl Dec 10 #30

Probably has a hospital bed and medical staff in his office. Irish_Dem Dec 10 #31

BumRushDaShow........ Upthevibe Dec 10 #32

Also DENVERPOPS Dec 10 #45

He wont be the last. quakerboy Dec 10 #33

Moscow Mitch didn't fall hard enough or soon enough. Needed to be about 120 G and 40 years ago. Hermit-The-Prog Dec 10 #37

How many times did he bounce and how high? nt yaesu Dec 10 #38

As someone who has taken numerous falls iemanja Dec 10 #42

On this I agree True Blue American Dec 11 #60

He's always had a limp from Blue_Roses Dec 10 #43

Unless he votes against everything Maga-Loco wants I hope he keeps falling Hassler Dec 10 #46

Is anyone in the media going to suggest he should step down because of his age, or that only is reserved for Democrats. JohnSJ Dec 11 #51

McConnell, fu_k, you're 82. It was long past time to hang 'em up the last time you fell. brush Dec 11 #52

May he receive everything he deserves. niyad Dec 11 #53

Oh? AKwannabe Dec 11 #55

Mitch didn't fall... COL Mustard Dec 11 #63

The story behind the story about Sen McConnell getting hurt and medically treated on Capitol Hill. C0RI0LANUS Dec 12 #70

Members of Congress (and their staff) BumRushDaShow Dec 12 #71