Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell has experienced several health-related incidents in recent times, which have raised concerns about his overall well-being, NBC news reported on July 27. The most recent incident involved a fall while disembarking from a plane at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on July 14. Fortunately, he was not seriously injured, but it adds to a series of previous falls, including one that resulted in a concussion and cracked rib, leading to a six-week absence from the Senate, and another that caused a fractured shoulder requiring surgery.
Additionally, McConnell's use of a wheelchair as a precaution in crowded airports and his slower gait, as reported by a Republican senator, have further contributed to concerns about his health. The senator's reluctance to openly address these health issues during closed-door GOP meetings also highlights the sensitivity surrounding the matter.
Given McConnell's age (81) and his history as a polio survivor, it is understandable that his health is being closely monitored. However, his office has declined to comment on the matter, leaving the public with limited information regarding his current condition.
McConnell's recent 20-second pause during a news conference on July 26 has raised fresh worries about his well-being following his previous concussion. A Republican senator who requested anonymity due to the issue's sensitivity informs that McConnell's walking pace has noticeably slowed, and health concerns have been a topic of concern during private GOP gatherings, although he hasn't openly acknowledged them.
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