Mitch McConnell.Photo: Melina Mara/The Washington Post via GettySenate Minority LeaderMitch McConnellis expected to remain in the hospital for multiple days after falling during a dinner event on Wednesday.In an initial statement shared with PEOPLE, a representative for McConnell said, “Leader McConnell tripped at a local hotel during a private dinner. He has been admitted to the hospital where he is receiving treatment.“A later statement from McConnell’s communications director revealed that he got a concussion from the fall and is expected to remain in the hospital “for a few days of observation and treatment.“The 81-year-old Republicantripped while he was at the Waldorf Astoria hotelon Wednesday, CNN reported, citing a source familiar with the incident.Al Drago/Bloomberg via Getty ImagesMcConnell’s incident this week is the latest in a series of health troubles the Senate’s longest-serving GOP leader has suffered in recent years.Back in 2019, he fractureda shoulderafter falling at home, and in 2020, McConnell was photographed with dark bruises and bandages on his hands.McConnell — who has been elected to lead the Republican conference nine times since 2006 — waved off any concerns regarding his health at the time, however.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.The minority leader’s hospitalization comes on the heels of two other prominent senators' hospital stays.Dianne Feinstein was released from the hospital this week and is now recovering at home after she got shingles.John Fetterman, meanwhile, recentlychecked into a hospital for clinical depression, a move that took place after he wasadmitted last month for feeling lightheaded, a result of not eating or drinking enough water.
Mitch McConnell.Photo: Melina Mara/The Washington Post via Getty
Senate Minority LeaderMitch McConnellis expected to remain in the hospital for multiple days after falling during a dinner event on Wednesday.In an initial statement shared with PEOPLE, a representative for McConnell said, “Leader McConnell tripped at a local hotel during a private dinner. He has been admitted to the hospital where he is receiving treatment.“A later statement from McConnell’s communications director revealed that he got a concussion from the fall and is expected to remain in the hospital “for a few days of observation and treatment.“The 81-year-old Republicantripped while he was at the Waldorf Astoria hotelon Wednesday, CNN reported, citing a source familiar with the incident.Al Drago/Bloomberg via Getty ImagesMcConnell’s incident this week is the latest in a series of health troubles the Senate’s longest-serving GOP leader has suffered in recent years.Back in 2019, he fractureda shoulderafter falling at home, and in 2020, McConnell was photographed with dark bruises and bandages on his hands.McConnell — who has been elected to lead the Republican conference nine times since 2006 — waved off any concerns regarding his health at the time, however.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.The minority leader’s hospitalization comes on the heels of two other prominent senators' hospital stays.Dianne Feinstein was released from the hospital this week and is now recovering at home after she got shingles.John Fetterman, meanwhile, recentlychecked into a hospital for clinical depression, a move that took place after he wasadmitted last month for feeling lightheaded, a result of not eating or drinking enough water.
Senate Minority LeaderMitch McConnellis expected to remain in the hospital for multiple days after falling during a dinner event on Wednesday.
In an initial statement shared with PEOPLE, a representative for McConnell said, “Leader McConnell tripped at a local hotel during a private dinner. He has been admitted to the hospital where he is receiving treatment.”
A later statement from McConnell’s communications director revealed that he got a concussion from the fall and is expected to remain in the hospital “for a few days of observation and treatment.”
The 81-year-old Republicantripped while he was at the Waldorf Astoria hotelon Wednesday, CNN reported, citing a source familiar with the incident.
Al Drago/Bloomberg via Getty Images
McConnell’s incident this week is the latest in a series of health troubles the Senate’s longest-serving GOP leader has suffered in recent years.
Back in 2019, he fractureda shoulderafter falling at home, and in 2020, McConnell was photographed with dark bruises and bandages on his hands.
McConnell — who has been elected to lead the Republican conference nine times since 2006 — waved off any concerns regarding his health at the time, however.
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
The minority leader’s hospitalization comes on the heels of two other prominent senators' hospital stays.
Dianne Feinstein was released from the hospital this week and is now recovering at home after she got shingles.
John Fetterman, meanwhile, recentlychecked into a hospital for clinical depression, a move that took place after he wasadmitted last month for feeling lightheaded, a result of not eating or drinking enough water.
source: people.com
