A video circulating on social media shows Senator Mitch McConnell with a heavily bandaged head, with a voice asking about his injury. However, the video is altered, with the bandage and voice digitally added. The original footage is from a 2023 news conference where McConnell appeared to “freeze” on camera, but there was no bandage or injury-related question in the authentic video.
McConnell did fall and receive medical treatment on December 10, 2024, after which he was seen with a small bandage under an eye and a wrist brace. However, photos from the incident do not show the extensive bandaging seen in the altered video.
The altered video was first shared by a user known for posting manipulated content, and other fact-checking organizations have also debunked the claim.
Photos of McConnell after the fall in December showed a minor injury, and he continued to work afterward. The altered video plays on McConnell’s previous medical incidents, but it is not an accurate representation of the recent injury.
It is important to be cautious of altered or manipulated videos circulating on social media and to rely on reputable sources for accurate information.
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