Senator Kevin Cramer Suffers Seizure and Minor Brain Bleed After Ice Fall at Home
What began as an ordinary day in North Dakota turned dangerous for Senator Kevin Cramer, who suffered a seizure and minor brain bleed after slipping on ice at his home over the weekend.
Cramer, a Republican representing North Dakota, shared the incident on social media, explaining that he had been walking to his backyard to retrieve a piece of conduit from his dock when he stepped on ice and fell hard, striking the back of his head.
“I do not remember anything from the fall until arriving at Sanford Health emergency room with Kris,” Cramer wrote, referring to his wife. “After seeing the emergency doctor, undergoing tests including a CT scan, and consulting with a neurologist, I was diagnosed with a severe concussion, a seizure, and a slight brain bleed. Staples were placed to close a wound on my head, and I was admitted overnight.”
Though he still experienced “pretty bad headaches” the following day, Cramer said his condition had improved. Doctors advised continued rest before returning to Washington, D.C., and he expressed gratitude for his wife’s guidance and the care provided by medical professionals.
Cramer was first elected to the Senate in 2018 and reelected in 2024. He previously served in the U.S. House of Representatives. His accident comes shortly after Senate Republicans passed a multitrillion-dollar budget plan supporting President Trump’s priorities, though Republicans maintain a 52-seat majority despite Cramer’s temporary absence.
The senator has faced additional personal hardship: his son Ian was sentenced to 28 years in prison in December 2023 for killing a sheriff’s deputy during a high-speed chase. Ian admitted to using methamphetamine and bath salts on the day of the incident and reportedly suffers from severe mental health issues.
Cramer’s fall serves as a reminder of how quickly everyday moments can turn dangerous, even for high-profile figures. As he continues to recover at home, support from family and medical professionals remains the priority before resuming Senate duties.