Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) appeared to freeze up again during a press conference in Kentucky on Wednesday — roughly one month after a similar episode on Capitol Hill.
A video clip posted to X from NBC affiliate WLWT showed the 81-year-old McConnell struggling to respond to a question about his thoughts on running for re-election.
“That’s uh…” he began to say in response before going silent for a few moments. A woman rushed to McConnell’s side and asked if he heard the question.
BREAKING NEWS: Sen. Mitch McConnell appearing to have another scary episode in the media gaggle in Covington today. Aides had to step in to help him out and repeat questions. He was eventually lead away. We'll have the full video on @WLWT pic.twitter.com/q9ex5MHxLV
— Hannah Thomas (@HannahPThomas) August 30, 2023
McConnell appeared to respond “yes” in a quiet voice but did not speak any further as he stood motionless.
“Alright, I’m sorry y’all, we’re going to need a minute,” she said before calling another aide. They stood beside the senator for a few moments before McConnell appeared to indicate that he was able to continue with the event.
“Okay,” McConnell said, after which the woman asked reporters in attendance if they had another question to ask the senator.
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Here's more of what we saw at the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Government Forum. Hoping Sen. McConnell is able to take some time to rest @WLWT pic.twitter.com/wU91yTIDZk
— Hannah Thomas (@HannahPThomas) August 30, 2023
McConnell appeared to be able to take a couple more questions before he ended the press conference at the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Government Forum.
The tense moment took place roughly four weeks after McConnell momentarily froze while speaking to the press on Capitol Hill. After being escorted away from the podium, McConnell returned a short time later and said he was “fine.”
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