Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell appeared to freeze for about 30 seconds on Wednesday while speaking with reporters after a speech in Covington, Kentucky.

The incident is similar to an episode McConnell experienced at the US 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.

Wednesday’s episode occurred when a reporter asked the Republican leader if he was planning to run for reelection in 2026. McConnell had to ask him to repeat the question several times, chuckled for a moment, and then paused.

Someone at his side then asked him, “Did you hear the question, senator, running for reelection in 2026?” McConnell did not respond.

Article includes video of the incident.

  • @eran_morad@lemmy.world
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    He should step down and fuck off into the sunset, warmly recalling with what little neurological function he may have how he fucked so many Americans. It’s probably best that I not write the rest of what I’m thinking about this piece of shit traitor.

    • @Beaphe@lemmy.world
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      451 year ago

      I’m fully rooting for Mitchs dementia. Much the same as I am a big fan of Limbaughs cancer.

      Sometimes nature rolls a nat 20.

    • @mayonaise_met@feddit.nl
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      1 year ago

      It all seems kind of pointless doesn’t it? You screw over your compatriots only to become a lukewarm wet towel yourself.