Mitch McConnell.Photo: Melina Mara/The Washington Post via GettySenate Minority LeaderMitch McConnellhas been discharged from the hospital after spending almost five days after taking a fall during a dinner event on Wednesday.“At the advice of his physician, the next step will be a period of physical therapy at an inpatient rehabilitation facility before he returns home,” McConnell’s communications director David Popp said in a statement on Monday.According to Popp, McConnell’s medical team discovered over the weekend that the 81-year-old had suffered a minor rib fracture during the fall, along with a concussion that caused him to remain in the hospital “for a few days of observation and treatment.” CNN reported that McConnelltripped at the Waldorf Astoria hotel, citing a source familiar with the incident.Al Drago/Bloomberg via Getty Images"Leader McConnell’s concussion recovery is proceeding well, and the leader was discharged from the hospital today," Popp said in the statement, adding that, “the leader andSecretary [Elaine] Chaoare deeply thankful for the skilled medical care, prayers, and kindness they have received.“McConnell and Chao, who served as United States secretary of transportation during the Trump administration, have been married since 1993.The senator’s longtime political adviser, Josh Holmes, told NBC News on Friday that he had been at the hospital with McConnell “the last two days” and that the Senator was walking around, asking staff questions, and was"eager” to leave and return to work.After the incident, many politicians, including TexasSen. John Cornynsent well-wishes to McConnell.The fellow Republican tweeted: “Sandy and I are praying for Leader McConnell’s speedy recovery andlook forward to seeing him back in the Capitolsoon.“Fellow Kentucky politician Congressman Hal Rogers also wished him a fast recovery, writing: “My wife Cynthia and I are praying for @LeaderMcConnell’s swift recovery. As our Republican Leader in the Senate, we know that he is a tough and resilient fighter. On behalf of the Kentucky Delegation,I offer our support and prayers.“Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.In November, McConnell defeatedFlorida Sen. Rick Scottin the GOP’s leadership election, making himthe caucus’s longest-serving leadersince 2007.
Mitch McConnell.Photo: Melina Mara/The Washington Post via Getty
Senate Minority LeaderMitch McConnellhas been discharged from the hospital after spending almost five days after taking a fall during a dinner event on Wednesday.“At the advice of his physician, the next step will be a period of physical therapy at an inpatient rehabilitation facility before he returns home,” McConnell’s communications director David Popp said in a statement on Monday.According to Popp, McConnell’s medical team discovered over the weekend that the 81-year-old had suffered a minor rib fracture during the fall, along with a concussion that caused him to remain in the hospital “for a few days of observation and treatment.” CNN reported that McConnelltripped at the Waldorf Astoria hotel, citing a source familiar with the incident.Al Drago/Bloomberg via Getty Images"Leader McConnell’s concussion recovery is proceeding well, and the leader was discharged from the hospital today,” Popp said in the statement, adding that, “the leader andSecretary [Elaine] Chaoare deeply thankful for the skilled medical care, prayers, and kindness they have received.“McConnell and Chao, who served as United States secretary of transportation during the Trump administration, have been married since 1993.The senator’s longtime political adviser, Josh Holmes, told NBC News on Friday that he had been at the hospital with McConnell “the last two days” and that the Senator was walking around, asking staff questions, and was"eager” to leave and return to work.After the incident, many politicians, including TexasSen. John Cornynsent well-wishes to McConnell.The fellow Republican tweeted: “Sandy and I are praying for Leader McConnell’s speedy recovery andlook forward to seeing him back in the Capitolsoon.“Fellow Kentucky politician Congressman Hal Rogers also wished him a fast recovery, writing: “My wife Cynthia and I are praying for @LeaderMcConnell’s swift recovery. As our Republican Leader in the Senate, we know that he is a tough and resilient fighter. On behalf of the Kentucky Delegation,I offer our support and prayers.“Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.In November, McConnell defeatedFlorida Sen. Rick Scottin the GOP’s leadership election, making himthe caucus’s longest-serving leadersince 2007.
Senate Minority LeaderMitch McConnellhas been discharged from the hospital after spending almost five days after taking a fall during a dinner event on Wednesday.
“At the advice of his physician, the next step will be a period of physical therapy at an inpatient rehabilitation facility before he returns home,” McConnell’s communications director David Popp said in a statement on Monday.
According to Popp, McConnell’s medical team discovered over the weekend that the 81-year-old had suffered a minor rib fracture during the fall, along with a concussion that caused him to remain in the hospital “for a few days of observation and treatment.” CNN reported that McConnelltripped at the Waldorf Astoria hotel, citing a source familiar with the incident.
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“Leader McConnell’s concussion recovery is proceeding well, and the leader was discharged from the hospital today,” Popp said in the statement, adding that, “the leader andSecretary [Elaine] Chaoare deeply thankful for the skilled medical care, prayers, and kindness they have received.”
McConnell and Chao, who served as United States secretary of transportation during the Trump administration, have been married since 1993.
The senator’s longtime political adviser, Josh Holmes, told NBC News on Friday that he had been at the hospital with McConnell “the last two days” and that the Senator was walking around, asking staff questions, and was"eager” to leave and return to work.
After the incident, many politicians, including TexasSen. John Cornynsent well-wishes to McConnell.
The fellow Republican tweeted: “Sandy and I are praying for Leader McConnell’s speedy recovery andlook forward to seeing him back in the Capitolsoon.”
Fellow Kentucky politician Congressman Hal Rogers also wished him a fast recovery, writing: “My wife Cynthia and I are praying for @LeaderMcConnell’s swift recovery. As our Republican Leader in the Senate, we know that he is a tough and resilient fighter. On behalf of the Kentucky Delegation,I offer our support and prayers.”
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
In November, McConnell defeatedFlorida Sen. Rick Scottin the GOP’s leadership election, making himthe caucus’s longest-serving leadersince 2007.
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