Mitch McConnell: The history of the political leader’s falls and health until February 2025
6 february 2025 в 01:37
Mitch McConnell has experienced several falls and other health issues over the years of his career. Although officials assured the public that the Republican is ready to work, many have expressed concern about his condition. In light of his latest fall in February 2025, we have gathered all the known details about McConnell’s health.
One of the most concerning moments was in July 2023, when McConnell seemed to freeze for a long time in front of journalists. His staff escorted him out of the press conference, and he later returned to clarify that he was «fine». However, a similar incident occurred a month later, and once again his staff had to remove him. The reason for these two incidents is still unknown.
Keep reading to learn about McConnell’s health.
McConnell has fallen several times throughout his career — enough to cause concern among the public. One of the earliest known cases was a fall in 2019 at his home in Louisville, Kentucky. He broke his shoulder then, but eventually recovered. Four years later, McConnell fell and was hospitalized due to a concussion and a minor rib fracture in mid-2023. Just six months later, the Republican fell again while exiting a plane at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
At the end of 2024, McConnell injured his wrist and cut his face after a fall during an event in the Senate. The following year, in February 2025, he fell in the Capitol building and needed a wheelchair as a result. A representative from McConnell’s team assured the public that he was «fine» and noted that «the residual effects of polio in his left leg will not interfere with his regular work schedule», - according to NBC News.
In 2003, McConnell underwent a planned coronary artery bypass surgery, according to Roll Call. At that time, Dr. Alan Spier noted that the «postoperative period will be uncomplicated, and the prognosis for complete and unrestricted recovery is excellent».
As an infant, McConnell suffered a bout of polio in 1944, and his upper left leg was paralyzed by the disease. Although paralysis is a less common side effect of the illness, post-polio syndrome can haunt a patient years after recovering from the virus.
In an old campaign ad, McConnell noted that his family «almost went bankrupt» trying to pay for the expenses related to his polio
One of the most concerning moments was in July 2023, when McConnell seemed to freeze for a long time in front of journalists. His staff escorted him out of the press conference, and he later returned to clarify that he was «fine». However, a similar incident occurred a month later, and once again his staff had to remove him. The reason for these two incidents is still unknown.
Keep reading to learn about McConnell’s health.
McConnell has fallen several times throughout his career — enough to cause concern among the public. One of the earliest known cases was a fall in 2019 at his home in Louisville, Kentucky. He broke his shoulder then, but eventually recovered. Four years later, McConnell fell and was hospitalized due to a concussion and a minor rib fracture in mid-2023. Just six months later, the Republican fell again while exiting a plane at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
At the end of 2024, McConnell injured his wrist and cut his face after a fall during an event in the Senate. The following year, in February 2025, he fell in the Capitol building and needed a wheelchair as a result. A representative from McConnell’s team assured the public that he was «fine» and noted that «the residual effects of polio in his left leg will not interfere with his regular work schedule», - according to NBC News.
In 2003, McConnell underwent a planned coronary artery bypass surgery, according to Roll Call. At that time, Dr. Alan Spier noted that the «postoperative period will be uncomplicated, and the prognosis for complete and unrestricted recovery is excellent».
As an infant, McConnell suffered a bout of polio in 1944, and his upper left leg was paralyzed by the disease. Although paralysis is a less common side effect of the illness, post-polio syndrome can haunt a patient years after recovering from the virus.
In an old campaign ad, McConnell noted that his family «almost went bankrupt» trying to pay for the expenses related to his polio
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