US Republican Senate Majority Leader McConnell suddenly fell silent and his facial expressions and movements stiffened while he was being questioned by reporters at an event held in Kentucky on the 30th. Concerns about the health of the 81-year-old have resurfaced.
The question of whether aging politicians maintain their mental acuity has surfaced. Republicans are citing President Biden’s age as a reason for their attacks, and pressure is mounting for Senator Feinstein, a Democrat, to resign, citing frailty and mental confusion.
Video: McConnell silences during press conference
Source: Bloomberg
After being asked about his 2026 re-election bid, McConnell suddenly fell silent and stared ahead for more than 30 seconds. An NBC reporter posted a video of the incident on social media X (formerly Twitter).
He found himself in a similar situation during a press conference at the Capitol in July.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell suddenly goes silent during press conference, raising health concerns
Original title:McConnell Publicly Freezes Again, Renewing Health Questions(excerpt)
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2023-08-30 19:55:00
