McConnell freezes up again during Kentucky news conference

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R.-Ky., froze for more than 30 seconds while answering reporters’ questions in Covington, Ky., on Wednesday. 

“What are your thoughts on running for re-election?” a reporter asked McConnell. 

“What’re my thoughts about what?” the GOP leader asked. 

“What are your thoughts on running for re-election in 2026?” the reporter repeated.

McConnell stared blankly for 10 seconds before an aide appeared next to him and asked, “Did you hear the question, senator? Running for re-election in 2026?” 

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Sen. Mitch McConnell freezes up August 30 during a press conference in Kentucky (WXIX )

“I’m okay,” he told second aide who appeared by his side. “Does anybody else have any questions? Please speak up,” the other aide said. McConnell reportedly then answered a few questions.

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Sen. Mitch McConnell freezes up August 30 during a press conference in Kentucky (WXIX)

“Leader McConnell felt momentarily lightheaded and paused during his press conference today,” a McConnell spokesperson said.

Nevertheless, an aide said, “While he feels fine, as a prudential measure, the Leader will be consulting a physician prior to his next event.”

The longstanding GOP lawmaker previously froze for about 30 seconds during a news conference alongside other Republican lawmakers on the Hill a month ago. At the time, an aide told Fox News Digital he “felt light-headed and stepped away for a moment.”

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