Senate Minority Chief Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) wasdischarged from the hospital on Monday after falling and struggling a concussion in Washington, D.C. final week.
McConnell’s workplace revealed the highest Senate Republican, who's 81, additionally suffered a minor rib fracture on account of the autumn at a GOP occasion in downtown D.C.
“On the recommendation of his doctor, the following step might be a interval of bodily remedy at an inpatient rehabilitation facility earlier than he returns house,” David Popp, McConnell’s communications director, mentioned in a press release.
“Over the course of remedy this weekend, the Chief’s medical crew found that he additionally suffered a minor rib fracture on Wednesday, for which he's additionally being handled,” he added. “The Chief and Secretary Chao are deeply grateful for the expert medical care, prayers, and kindness they've acquired.”
McConnell fell on the Waldorf Astoria lodge throughout an occasion for the Senate Management Fund that was attended by different Republican senators.
It’s unclear how lengthy McConnell’s restoration might be. The Senate is going through a number of absences this week, with Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) in remedy for melancholy, and Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) recovering from a bout of shingles.
In 2019, McConnell suffered a fall that required shoulder surgical procedure and weeks of recuperation at house.
Earlier this yr, the Kentucky Republican, who has been in workplace since 1984, grew to become the Senate’s longest-serving get together chief.
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