The incident is similar to an episode McConnell experienced at the U.S. Capitol late last month and is likely to raise additional questions about the fitness of the 81-year-old to lead the Senate Republican caucus.
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell appeared to freeze for about 30 seconds on Wednesday while speaking with reporters after a speech in Covington, Kentucky.Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell appeared to freeze for about 30 seconds on Wednesday while speaking with reporters after a speech in Covington, Kentucky.and is likely to raise additional questions about the fitness of the 81-year-old to lead the Senate Republican caucus.
Someone at his side then asked him, "Did you hear the question, senator, running for reelection in 2026?" McConnell did not respond. McConnell turned back to reporters, said, "OK," and his aide asked if anyone had another question, and if reporters could "speak up." McConnell, the leader of the Senate Republican caucus since 2007, has faced questions about his health throughout the year. He was treated for a concussion and fractured rib after falling at a hotel in Washington in March, returning to the Senate several weeks later.
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Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell appears to freeze in front of reportersThe incident is similar to an episode McConnell experienced at the U.S. Capitol late last month and is likely to raise additional questions about the fitness of the 81-year-old to lead the Senate Republican caucus.
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Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell appears to freeze in front of reportersThe incident is similar to an episode McConnell experienced at the U.S. Capitol late last month and is likely to raise additional questions about the fitness of the 81-year-old to lead the Senate Republican caucus.
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Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell appears to freeze in front of reportersThe incident is similar to an episode McConnell experienced at the U.S. Capitol late last month and is likely to raise additional questions about the fitness of the 81-year-old to lead the Senate Republican caucus.
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Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell appears to freeze in front of reportersThe incident is similar to an episode McConnell experienced at the U.S. Capitol late last month and is likely to raise additional questions about the fitness of the 81-year-old to lead the Senate Republican caucus.
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Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell appears to freeze in front of reportersThe incident is similar to an episode McConnell experienced at the U.S. Capitol late last month and is likely to raise additional questions about the fitness of the 81-year-old to lead the Senate Republican caucus.
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Mitch McConnell appears to freeze again while talking to reportersThe incident mirrored another occasion when McConnell, the Senate minority leader, abruptly stopped speaking last month.
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