Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (Ky.) received medical attention after falling following a Republican lunch meeting Tuesday.
A spokesman for McConnell said the GOP leader tripped after the lunch.
“He sustained a minor cut to the face and sprained his wrist. He has been cleared to resume his schedule,” the aide said in a statement.
McConnell was later seen at the Capitol with a brace on one wrist and a bandage on his face. Asked by reporters how he was feeling, McConnell responded, “good.”
The Kentucky Republican earlier in the day had been spotted walking back to his Capitol office followed by a medical team and escorted by Senate Republican Conference Chair John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), who hosted the lunch meeting.
Senate Republican Whip John Thune (S.D.), who led the Tuesday GOP leadership press conference in McConnell’s absence, said the 82-year-old Kentucky appeared to be in stable condition after the fall.
“He is fine. He is in his office,” Thune said, referring further questions to McConnell’s staff.
Barrasso told a senator that McConnell had fallen after the lunch, shortly before his weekly press conference. The Hill saw multiple McConnell staffers rush over from their office towards the luncheon area after his fall.
A medical team transporting a wheelchair was spotted following McConnell into his office.
McConnell had spoken during the lunch, and multiple members appeared unaware of the situation as they exited.
A spokesman for McConnell said he was in his office.
Updated at 4:25 p.m.
McConnell receives medical attention after falling
