Former Republican Senate leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., fell on a small set of stairs on Wednesday as he was exiting the Senate chamber after a confirmation vote for Housing and Urban Development secretary nominee Scott Turner.
McConnell, who is 82 years old and a survivor of childhood polio, fell down the stairs and was quickly assisted by Sens. Steve Daines, R-Mont., and Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla.
It is not clear whether he suffered any injuries, but Fox News was told the former leader appears to be OK.
“Senator McConnell is fine. The lingering effects of polio in his left leg will not disrupt his regular schedule of work,” said a McConnell spokesperson.
Wednesday’s fall is the latest in a number of tumbles the longtime former leader has taken over the past few years. Most recently, McConnell fell at the Capitol in December while leaving a Senate GOP luncheon.
Former Republican Senate leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., fell on a small set of stairs on Wednesday as he was exiting the Senate chamber after a confirmation vote for Housing and Urban Development secretary nominee Scott Turner.
McConnell, who is 82 years old and a survivor of childhood polio, fell down the stairs and was quickly assisted by Sens. Steve Daines, R-Mont., and Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla.
It is not clear whether he suffered any injuries, but Fox News was told the former leader appears to be OK.
“Senator McConnell is fine. The lingering effects of polio in his left leg will not disrupt his regular schedule of work,” said a McConnell spokesperson.
Wednesday’s fall is the latest in a number of tumbles the longtime former leader has taken over the past few years. Most recently, McConnell fell at the Capitol in December while leaving a Senate GOP luncheon.
