Doug Burgum Seen on Crutches With Achilles Tear Ahead of GOP Debate
It’s still unclear if he’ll be able to participate in Wednesday night’s debate.
EVELYN HOCKSTEIN/Reuters
North Dakota governor and presidential hopeful Doug Burgum was seen on crutches and wearing a boot while speaking to reporters on Wednesday after suffering a basketball injury the night before. The 67-year-old was officially diagnosed with a high-grade Achilles tear, which came at a rough time for the already longshot candidate. With the first GOP primary debate set to take place on Wednesday night, it’s still unclear if Burgum will participate. “I may just have to cowboy up,” he told CNN. But the final call will be up to a doctor, Burgum told reporters, adding that he’s not on any pain medication yet for the injury.
GOP presidential candidate @DougBurgum speaks to reporters while using crutches after suffering a high-grade Achilles tear last night.
— Frank Thorp V (@frankthorp) August 23, 2023
He told reporters he’s not using pain meds yet, and will see a doctor soon to get a final recommendation on if he’ll debate tonight: pic.twitter.com/MDk11syawd
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