Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell has been hospitalized after suffering a fall at his home in Kentucky. According to a statement from his office, McConnell fractured his shoulder and received treatment at a local hospital. The statement also indicated that the senator is in good spirits and plans to work from home during his recovery.
McConnell, who is 80 years old, has been a prominent figure in American politics for decades. He was first elected to the Senate in 1984 and has been the Senate Minority Leader since 2021. McConnell has been a key figure in Republican efforts to oppose the Biden administration's policies on issues such as immigration, infrastructure, and voting rights.
The senator's hospitalization comes at a time when his party is facing numerous challenges, including internal divisions over former President Donald Trump and his role in the party's future. McConnell has been a vocal critic of Trump, but has also sought to maintain his influence within the GOP.
It remains to be seen how long McConnell will be sidelined by his injury, and how it will impact his ability to carry out his duties in the Senate. However, his statement indicating that he plans to continue working from home suggests that he is not planning to step away from his leadership role anytime soon.
