Sen. Mitch McConnell's Unusual Pause

Second Incident in Weeks

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Aide Steps In

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Thirty Seconds of Silence

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Kentucky's Governor Race

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McConnell refrained from discussing Donald Trump's indictment, avoiding presidential race discussions.

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A spokesperson mentioned McConnell felt "momentarily lightheaded" during the press conference.

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Sen. Mitch McConnell's Unusual Pause

Sen. Mitch McConnell's Unusual Pause

At an event in Covington, Ky., Senator Mitch McConnell froze briefly when asked about his potential 2026 reelection, sparking concern.

At an event in Covington, Ky., Senator Mitch McConnell froze briefly when asked about his potential 2026 reelection, sparking concern.

Second Incident in Weeks

Second Incident in Weeks

For the second time in over a month, McConnell experienced a momentary lapse during public speaking, prompting questions about his well-being.

For the second time in over a month, McConnell experienced a momentary lapse during public speaking, prompting questions about his well-being.

Aide Steps In

Aide Steps In

McConnell paused during a press conference, remaining silent for around 30 seconds, with a staffer repeating the question. lthy plant.

McConnell paused during a press conference, remaining silent for around 30 seconds, with a staffer repeating the question. lthy plant.

Thirty Seconds of Silence

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Kentucky's Governor Race

Kentucky's Governor Race

McConnell commented on the closely contested Kentucky governor's race.

McConnell commented on the closely contested Kentucky governor's race.

McConnell refrained from discussing Donald Trump's indictment, avoiding presidential race discussions.

McConnell refrained from discussing Donald Trump's indictment, avoiding presidential race discussions.

A spokesperson mentioned McConnell felt "momentarily lightheaded" during the press conference.

A spokesperson mentioned McConnell felt "momentarily lightheaded" during the press conference.

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McConnell's health incidents raised questions about Kentucky's senatorial replacement process after a recent change.

McConnell's health incidents raised questions about Kentucky's senatorial replacement process after a recent change.