She was escorted from the Capitol in a wheelchair for safety reasons.
The leader, who is 82 years old, has managed to overcome polio as a child and has been dealing with several health problems over the past few years.
Senator McConnell is doing well,” McConnell spokesperson Stephanie Penn stated. “The lingering effects of polio in his left leg will not interfere with his regular work routine.
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that year.
Former U.S. President Joe Biden and the late California State Senator Dianne Feinstein.
McConnell was the Senate leader with the longest tenure in U.S. history, serving from 2007 to 2024. He resigned at the conclusion of last year, with South Dakota Republican Senate leader John Thune taking over as Majority Leader.
Phillip Bailey contributed.
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