McConnell "fine" after falling outside Senate GOP meeting

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) fell on Tuesday while coming out of a regular lunch with Republican senators at the Capitol.

The big picture: McConnell has had multiple health scares in the past few years, including freezing in front of reporters. Medical personnel were seen entering and leaving his office on Tuesday.

"Leader McConnell tripped following lunch. He sustained a minor cut to the face and sprained his wrist. He has been cleared to resume his schedule," a McConnell spokesperson said in a statement.

Zoom in: McConnell is "fine," incoming Senate GOP leader John Thune (R-S.D.) said at Tuesday's regular GOP press conference.

McConnell left the lunch Tuesday shortly before he fell in a room that's outside the Senate chamber, incoming Senate GOP whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) told Axios and other reporters on Tuesday.
McConnell was able to walk back to his office after the fall, and has a scratch on his face, Barrasso said.