The Senate minority leader, who froze up on Wednesday in front of news cameras, reportedly fell while leaving an airplane this month.
The accident at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport had not been revealed publicly, according to the network. McConnell did not appear seriously hurt and returned to the Capitol that day, but the details were concerning.A flight with McConnell onboard was canceled on July 14, prompting the senator to disembark. He tripped and fell in a mishap described as a “face plant” by a passenger who did not witness it but spoke to someone who did, NBC reported.
An unidentified Republican senator told the network after McConnell suddenly went silent on Wednesday: “He’s definitely slower with his gait” and has not addressed health issues in meetings.On Wednesday as he addressed reporters, McConnell stopped speaking and appeared disoriented. He was escorted away. He returned later and said only: “I’m fine.
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