McConnell falls, sprains wrist after GOP luncheon
Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell fell and sprained his wrist while leaving a GOP luncheon at the Capitol in December 2024, the latest in a series of medical incidents for him in recent years.

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2 viewpointsMitch McConnell falls and sprains wrist after GOP luncheon, colleague says he is 'fine'
Mitch McConnell falls and sprains his wrist after GOP luncheon; colleague says he is fine
Mitch McConnell sprains wrist and cuts his face after fall in the Capitol
McConnell falls and sprains wrist after GOP luncheon; colleague says he is ‘fine’
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5 viewpointsMcConnell sprains wrist, sustains cut in fall but cleared to resume work schedule
Mitch McConnell, 82, on the mend after cutting his face, spraining wrist in fall on Capitol Hill