Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell’s recent health episodes have shown “no evidence” of a stroke or seizure disorder, according to a statement from the Capitol physician released on Tuesday. However, questions continue to linger regarding the incidents that have raised concerns about the 81-year-old senator’s well-being.
Upon returning to the Capitol after the summer recess, Senator McConnell’s office shared a letter from attending physician Brian P. Monahan detailing the long-serving Republican leader’s health. This statement comes in the wake of McConnell’s recent freeze-up during a press conference in Kentucky, during which he was unable to respond to a question. This marked the second such episode in just one month.
As Senator McConnell walked into the Senate on Tuesday, he offered no comments to reporters but acknowledged them with a smile. During a speech in the chamber, he briefly mentioned the incident, though his voice appeared somewhat subdued.
The concerns surrounding Senator McConnell’s health have garnered attention, and while the absence of stroke or seizure disorder evidence is reassuring, the nature and cause of these freeze-up episodes remain unclear. Further information and updates on his health may be awaited by the public and his constituents.
