McConnell Sprains Wrist in Fall at Capitol; Colleague Says He’s Fine

This is the latest health incident for the 82-year-old McConnell, who has been in the Senate since 1985 and has led the Senate GOP since 2007.

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) arrives at the U.S. Capitol in Washington on Dec. 5, 2024. Win McNamee/Getty Images

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) tripped and fell on Dec. 10 on Capitol Hill, suffering a sprained wrist and a cut to his face.

“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,” a McConnell spokesman told The Epoch Times.