Senator Mitch McConnell Falls Amid Protester Confrontation, Announces Departure from Leadership
Senator Mitch McConnell, 83, fell multiple times in Capitol buildings while confronted by activists, subsequently announcing he will not seek re-election as Senate Republican leader.
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McConnell falls while being questioned by Sunrise Movement protester
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Overview
- Senator Mitch McConnell, 83, experienced multiple falls within Capitol buildings, including the Senate basement and hallways, while being questioned by reporters and confronted by activists.
- During one incident, McConnell stumbled while answering a question about ICE and was quickly assisted back to his feet by his staff and a Capitol Hill police officer.
- He was confronted by activists from the Sunrise Movement, a progressive group, and declined a handshake, using an arm to stabilize himself before a fall.
- McConnell's office confirmed he was unharmed after these incidents, which occurred amidst Senate voting on government shutdown-related measures.
- Following these events, Senator McConnell announced he would not run for Senate Republican leadership in February 2024, though he will serve the remainder of his current term.
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Senator Mitch McConnell experienced multiple falls while being questioned by reporters and confronted by activists, and he required physical assistance to regain balance, though no specific medical cause has been reported publicly.
Senator McConnell's decision to not run again for Senate Republican leadership marks the end of his long tenure in a top leadership position and indicates a forthcoming leadership transition in the Senate GOP starting February 2024.
Senator McConnell's office confirmed that he was unharmed after the falls within the Capitol buildings.
Senator McConnell was confronted by activists from the Sunrise Movement, a progressive group, during the incidents.
Yes, Senator McConnell has indicated his intention to serve out the remainder of his Senate term despite stepping down from the leadership role.
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