McConnell Falls Twice In ‘Short Span’: Report
Daily WireJAN 29
Mitch McConnell Falls Down Stairs, Placed in Wheelchair
Above: US Sen. Mitch McConnell, center, during a confirmation hearing in Washington, D.C., US, on Jan. 23, 2025. Image copyright: Al Drago/Contributor/Bloomberg via Getty Images
The Spin
Narrative A
US politicians stay in office for far too long, often because they enjoy the power that comes with it. As shown by their unprecedentedly old age and physical and cognitive decline, including reports that many are secretly being treated for Alzheimer's disease, something must be done to fix this, such as age limits or mental tests.
Narrative B
Politicians should be required to disclose more about their health, but age alone should not disqualify leaders. Older officials often bring invaluable wisdom and experience, which voters clearly value. While hiding serious health concerns should not be allowed, wisdom and experience should still be respected in leadership.