Mitch McConnell’s mid-sentence freeze-up is the latest in a string of health-related incidents he has suffered this year, underscoring the challenges faced by a rapidly aging Senate.
that McConnell tripped and fell again earlier this month while disembarking from a plane in DC. Both of these stumbles had previously gone unreported.
When McConnell returned to the podium Wednesday, he dodged a question about whether the most recent episode was related to his concussion, simply saying he was “fine” and that he was able to continue fulfilling his duties. His reticence on the subject of his own health is hardly surprising: One Republican senator, speaking anonymously to NBC News,But there’s reason to believe the incident might point to something more serious.
McConnell’s health issues underscore the challenges faced by a rapidly aging Senate. This spring, California Democratic Senator, who last month celebrated her 90th birthday, spent over two months away from her duties while recovering from a bout of shingles. At times, she has shown significant signs of possible cognitive impairment, leading to calls for her resignation.
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