Mitch McConnell , the longest-serving senator in Kentucky’s history, recently suffered another fall at the U.S. Capitol—an incident that has renewed public attention on his health as he prepares to end his long career in Washington.
On October 16, 2025, the 83-year-old lawmaker fell in a Capitol hallway while heading to cast votes. Video captured him reaching for an aide’s arm before losing balance and collapsing to the floor. He was helped to his feet moments later and continued with his duties. The episode added to a growing list of falls in recent years. 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