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Mitch McConnell, 83, Falls in Senate Office Basement While Questioned About ICE

Video shows aides helping him up, highlighting renewed scrutiny of his health.

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 30: Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) arrives for a vote series at the U.S. Capitol on September 30, 2025 in Washington, DC. If lawmakers fail to reach a bipartisan compromise then the federal government will shutdown at midnight. (Photo by Kent Nishimura/Getty Images)
Mitch McConnell (R-KY) walks out of the Senate Chamber of the U.S. Capitol Building
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Overview

  • The fall occurred in the Russell Senate Office Building basement as Sunrise Movement activists asked the senator about Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
  • He was helped to his feet by an aide and a Capitol Police officer, then waved toward the camera before continuing down the hallway.
  • A spokesperson said he was "all good," and subsequent reports said he proceeded to participate in Senate votes.
  • Footage of the incident, posted by EWTN correspondent Erik Rosales and circulated widely on social media, shows the brief tumble and recovery.
  • McConnell has a recent history of health incidents including a 2023 concussion, on-camera freezing episodes, and multiple falls, and he has announced he will not seek reelection as he plans to serve through January 2027.