McConnell freezes again, raising concern for the 81-year-old Senator's health

  • last year
Mitch McConnell appeared confused and disoriented when he froze during a press conference in Kentucky. The episode was similar to a July 26 incident in which the Senator also struggled to answer reporters' questions and was escorted out by aides.
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00:00 Okay.
00:01 Senator, you're up for election in three short years.
00:02 What are your thoughts on that?
00:03 I'm sorry, I had a hard time hearing you.
00:04 That's okay.
00:05 What are your thoughts on running for re-election in 2026?
00:06 What are my thoughts about what?
00:07 Running for re-election in 2026.
00:08 Oh, that's good.
00:09 Did you hear the question, Senator?
00:10 Running for re-election in 2026?
00:11 Yes.
00:12 Okay.
00:13 All right, I'm sorry, you all, we're going to need a minute.
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