Mitch McConnell's Multiple Bruises Raise Concerns Across Social Media
10/22/2020 12:07 pm EDT
One Twitter user noted that McConnell also appeared to have "stitches across his nose in addition to bruising around his mouth." This is unconfirmed, however, as McConnell does not appear to have made any public statements on the current condition of his health.
Some have suggested that his bruising could be the result of a fall. This too is unconfirmed.
If by chance McConnell's bruising is fall-related, this would not be the first time he's fallen. In 2019, the NY Times reported that McConnell was healing from a fall.
"This morning, Leader McConnell tripped at home on his outside patio and suffered a fractured shoulder," his spokesman, David Popp, said in a statement at the time. "He has been treated, released, and is working from home in Louisville."
In that situation, McConnell continued "to work from home." The NY Times noted that it was unclear what specific treatment Mr. McConnell underwent for his shoulder injury.
McConnell is 78 years old, and has been serving as Kentucky Senator since 1985. He is the second Kentuckian to serve as a party leader in the Senate.
McConnell is the longest-serving U.S. senator for Kentucky in history. He is also the longest-serving leader of U.S. Senate Republicans in history.
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