Breitbart reported that Connecticut Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal had to be hospitalized this weekend after suffering a leg injury.
According to the website, the injury occurred on Saturday while Blumenthal was marching in a parade celebrating a victory by the University of Connecticut men’s basketball team.
Blumenthal was praised by fellow Connecticut Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy, who boasted that the 77-year-old lawmaker had managed to finish the parade.
FYI after he broke his femur he got back up, dusted himself off, and
FINISHED
THE
PARADE.
Most Dick Blumenthal thing ever. https://t.co/BnAPZkCx34
— Chris Murphy (@ChrisMurphyCT) April 9, 2023
Blumenthal responded to Murphy's tweet with one of his own which read, "What can I say, I love a parade! Thanks to Chris [and] everyone for the well wishes."
Blumenthal went on to confirm that he suffered a fractured femur after a fellow parade goer tripped and fell on him before adding that he will undergo "routine surgery" in order "to make sure everything heals properly."
What can I say, I love a parade! Thanks to Chris & everyone for the well wishes. I did indeed fracture my femur after a fellow parade goer tripped & fell on me during the parade today. Routine surgery tomorrow just to make sure everything heals properly. I expect a full recovery! https://t.co/LhUGUCIple
— Richard Blumenthal (@SenBlumenthal) April 9, 2023
However, not everyone responded to the news with encouragement, as some brought up Blumenthal's false claims of having served in the Vietnam War.
That’s karma for saying you served in Vietnam, Da Nang Dick ~ ~ Sen. Richard Blumenthal breaks leg celebrating UConn victory https://t.co/99GUtJjcx9 pic.twitter.com/I6eLDlmHGd
— Mary (@matjendav4) April 10, 2023
The long-serving Connecticut Democrat later put out a series of tweets in which he provided an update on his condition.
Second, a quick update: I just got out of surgery to repair the minor fracture to my upper femur. The surgery was completely successful and the staff, docs, and everyone here at Stamford Hospital has been magnificent.
— Richard Blumenthal (@SenBlumenthal) April 9, 2023
"I’ve already started physical therapy, but I won’t be marching in any parades for a couple of weeks—although Quinnipiac, you’d better believe I’ll still be the loudest one at your celebration! And I’m happy to report that I’m planning to be back in DC for votes next week," Blumenthal added.
The senator went on to say that he is "grateful to everyone who has called, texted, or Tweeted your well wishes," stressing, "It means so much to me and my family—thank you."
Meanwhile, NBC News quoted a spokesperson for Blumenthal as saying that he had "a couple of pins" inserted to aid in the healing process.
