Summary
Rep. Virginia Foxx, 81, slipped and fell on the marble staircase outside the House chamber on the first day of the 119th Congress.
She sustained minor injuries, including cuts, and sought treatment from the attending physician.
Foxx has represented North Carolina’s 5th district since 2005 and holds prominent conservative positions, including opposition to the Affordable Care Act and the Respect for Marriage Act.
The incident follows recent falls by other elderly lawmakers, sparking broader concerns about aging leadership in Congress.
Oh no, an old fuck who opposes health care and marriage equality fell down. I hope it hurt ☺️
How many of our politicians are old enough to draw social security? This is just fucking pathetic.
Assuming the age 62 is still retirement age for them, 163 Representatives and 63 Senators. (Based on the 118th Congress numbers from 2023, so maybe a few more now). 127 and 51 if it’s now age 65.