Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., fell down a set of stairs at the Capitol and was seen using a wheelchair as a precaution. He has a history of health issues, including polio, a wrist sprain, a concussion, and freezing episodes. McConnell’s office confirmed he is fine and that his schedule will not be disrupted. While some Republican lawmakers have expressed concern about his health, McConnell has stated he plans to finish his Senate term, which expires in 2027, but has not announced whether he will run for re-election next year. McConnell fell at the Capitol in December and has had previous health scares, including freezing episodes and a fractured shoulder in 2019. McConnell’s spokesman stated that the wheelchair was purely a precautionary measure and that the effects of polio in his left leg are not causing any disruption to his regular work schedule. McConnell was seen walking on his own power to lunch after being helped up by Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont., who stated that McConnell had slipped on the stairs. McConnell, who stepped down as Senate Republican leader earlier this year, currently chairs the Senate Rules Committee.
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