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Mitch McConnell calls Jan. 6 a 'violent insurrection,' criticizes Republicans for censure of Cheney, Kinzinger. McConnell's comments spotlighted a widening breach among Republicans, after the RNC recently suggested the Capitol riot was "Legitimate political discourse" and censured two members investigating the attack. Source 3a.
Republican Senate leader Mitch McConnell discharged from the hospital, suffered minor rib fracture after fall. Sen. McConnell fell at a hotel last Wednesday and was hospitalized for a concussion. The Kentucky Republican will now go through physical therapy at an inpatient rehabilitation facility, according to a statement. Source 7k.
McConnell freezes, struggles to speak again for second time this summer
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., returns to his news conference on July 26, 2023, after the 81-year-old froze at the microphones for almost 30 seconds. The 81-year-old Republican Senate minority leader struggled to answer reporters' questions in Kentucky, requiring help and drawing questions about his health Source 3l.
Sen. Mitch McConnell sees doctor: What we know
Robbin Taylor, State Director to U.S. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., joins McConnell while he speaks at the NKY Chamber of Commerce at the Madison Event Center, Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023, in Covington, Ky. McConnell appeared to briefly freeze up and was unable to answer a question from a reporter during the event on Wednesday, weeks after he had a similar episode in Washington. Source 5c.