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.

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    1 year ago

    Ohhhhh how I do enjoy seeing this!!! It does bring a smile to my face :) This horrifying creature doesn’t deserve any semblance of caring or empathy because it’s very simple: he’s not a human being. He’s some kind of monstrosity birthed from some demon world and accidentally wound up here on earth.