Mitch McConnell Uses Wheelchair

Mitch McConnell using a wheelchair after falling down stairs at the Capitol
Ky., is "fine," his office said Wednesday after he was seen using a wheelchair following a fall at the Capitol.
Mitch McConnell, 82, Taken Away in Wheelchair After Falling Twice
Mitch McConnell was escorted out of the Capitol in a wheelchair at the Capitol on Wednesday after the 82-year-old senator fell twice in short succession. One of McConnell’s falls occurred on stairs outside the Senate chamber,
Mitch McConnell ‘fine’ after falling twice on Capitol Hill, forcing him to use wheelchair
Former Republican Senate leader Mitch McConnell fell on a small set of stairs on Wednesday as he was exiting the Senate chamber.
Mitch McConnell’s Health: His History With Falls, Polio, Surgeries & More
Mitch McConnell has experienced quite a few falls and other health setbacks over the years. Although officials have reassured the public that the Republican is clear to work, many have expressed concern about him. In light of the politician’s most recent fall in February 2025, we’ve compiled all the details we know about McDonnell’s health.
Senator Mitch McConnell falls twice, leaves Capitol in wheelchair
A spokesperson for the former Senate leader said he was fine and the "lingering effects of polio" won't disrupt his work.
After Mitch McConnell’s fall, questions raised about how KY handles a US Senate vacancy
The process for filling a vacant US Senate seat in Kentucky has changed twice in the last four years. Here’s what to know about the current law.
Sen. Mitch McConnell falls down stairs after senate vote, reports say
McConnell stepped down from his Senate leadership position last year. McConnell was voting to confirm Scott Turner as the secretary of Housing and Urban Development. Turner, a former NFL player and Texas representative, was confirmed by the Senate Wednesday in an 55-44 vote.
Mitch McConnell Falls Down Senate Stairs: What We Know
Longtime GOP Senator Mitch McConnell, 82, fell down the stairs in the Senate after casting a vote, according to multiple reports.
Mitch McConnell's latest fall sparks renewed calls for US term limits
Political journalist John Fund has weighed in on whether or not there needs to be term limits for US Senators, following former Republican Senate leader Mitch McConnell's latest incident.
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Altered video purports to show McConnell wearing bandage after Capitol fall | Fact check
McConnell left the Capitol on Feb. 5 in a wheelchair, but there were no reports of him also wearing a bandage around his head ...
Mitch McConnell introduces bill to support White Oak trees crucial to bourbon industry
U.S. senators have introduced a bill with bipartisan support that would support White Oak trees, which are crucial to bourbon ...