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Mitch McConnell<\/strong><\/a> 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\u2019s most recent fall in February 2025, we\u2019ve compiled all the details we know about McDonnell\u2019s health.<\/p>\n

Perhaps one of the most concerning moments came in July 2023 when McConnell seemingly froze for a lengthy stretch of time in front of reporters. He was escorted out of the press conference by his team, then returned later to clarify that he was \u201cfine.\u201d However, one month later, a similar incident happened, and he was again taken away by his staff. The cause of these two incidents is still unknown.<\/p>\n

Keep reading to learn about McConnell\u2019s health history.<\/p>\n

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Mitch McConnell is in a wheelchair after falling multiple times today pic.twitter.com\/pDd03oBgQl<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Max Cohen (@maxpcohen) February 5, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Mitch McConnell\u2019s Falls<\/h2>\n

McConnell has fallen several times throughout his career \u2014 enough to spark concern among the public. Among the first reported incidents was back in 2019 when he fell at his home in Louisville, Kentucky. At the time, he fractured his shoulder but eventually recovered. Four years later, McConnell fell and was subsequently hospitalized for a concussion and a minor fracture in his ribs in mid-2023. Just six months later, the Republican fell again while getting off a plane at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.<\/p>\n

In late 2024, McConnell injured his wrist and cut his face after falling during a Senate event. The following year, in February 2025, he fell in the Capitol building and needed a wheelchair as a result of the tumble. A spokesperson from McConnell\u2019s team assured the public that he was \u201cfine\u201d and pointed out that the \u201clingering effects of polio in his left leg will not disrupt his regular schedule of work,\u201d according to NBC News<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Mitch McConnell\u2019s Heart Surgery<\/h2>\n

In 2003, McConnell underwent elective coronary artery bypass surgery, per Roll Call<\/a>. At the time,\u00a0Dr. Alan Spier noted that the politician\u2019s \u201cpost-operative course would be uncomplicated and the prognosis for full and unrestricted recovery is excellent.\u201d<\/p>\n

Mitch McConnell\u2019s Polio History<\/h2>\n

When he was a toddler, McConnell suffered from a polio attack in 1944, and his upper left leg was paralyzed by the disease. Though paralysis is a less common side effect of the illness, post-polio syndrome can follow a patient years after they\u2019ve recovered from the virus.<\/p>\n

In an old campaign advertisement, McConnell pointed out that his family \u201calmost went broke\u201d while trying to pay for the costs related to his polio.<\/p>\n

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