Mitch McConnell Appears to Freeze Again in Kentucky Appearance
- Republican leader has second episode in as many months
- McConnell abruptly stops and stares for more than 30 seconds
Mitch McConnell freezes at an event in Kentucky on Aug. 30.
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Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell froze after a reporter Wednesday asked his thoughts on seeking reelection, the second public episode in as many months to raise concerns about the 81-year-old lawmaker’s ability to remain in office.
McConnell abruptly stopped and stared ahead for more than 30 seconds after the reporter’s question about a potential 2026 run during an appearance in Covington, Kentucky. An NBC reporter posted video of the exchange on X, the social media platform previously known as Twitter.