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Sen. Elizabeth Warren falls on Senate floor

UNITED STATES CAPITOL, JUL 31 – Senator Elizabeth Warren, 76, fell while leaning on a desk during a Senate vote and was aided by colleagues from both parties, highlighting concerns about fall risks among older adults.

  • During a Senate floor vote on Thursday, July 31, 2025, Sen. Elizabeth Warren fell backward, prompting quick assistance from colleagues.
  • Leaning against a small desk during the vote on Trump's nominee to run the U.S. Marshals Service, Warren misjudged and fell backward, causing the desk to give way.
  • Shortly after she fell, colleagues from both parties hurried to her aid, with Ted Cruz and Susan Collins helping Warren to her feet.
  • Videos of her fall spread on social media on Thursday, prompting mockery from MAGA supporters and podcaster Benny Johnson, right-wing figures who ridiculed the incident.
  • The incident also reignited concerns over the health of aging lawmakers, as falls are a leading cause of injury for adults 65 years and older with over 3,400 deaths in 2024.
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The Gateway Pundit broke the news in United States on Thursday, July 31, 2025.
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