U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell suffered two falls while near the Senate chamber on Wednesday, according to reports.
According to Punchbowl News, the Kentucky Republican, 82, fell down a small set of stairs on as he was exiting the chamber after a confirmation vote for Housing and Urban Development secretary nominee Scott Turner.
He was was quickly assisted by Senators Steve Daines and Markwayne Mullin.
McConnell also fell while inside the chambers, the news outlet said.
The reports come as concerns continue to mount about the senator’s ability to serve, following several public episodes in which he has appeared to freeze for several seconds while taking questions from reporters – leading to questions about his health.
McConnell, the longest-serving party leader in the upper chamber’s history, announced his intention to stand down from GOP party leadership in February 2024. However he has said he plans to serve out his Senate term, which ends in January 2027,
The Independent has reached out to representatives of McConnell for further information about the incident, an an update on the senator’s condition.
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