Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell is cleared to continue work as normal after two occasions over the past two months when he “froze” while answering questions from reporters, a congressional doctor said Thursday.
Capitol Attending Physician Dr. Brian Monahan said in a statement released by McConnell’s office that he had consulted with the 81-year-old Kentucky Republican and his neurology team and McConnell was “medically clear to continue with his schedule as planned.”
“Occasional lightheadedness is not uncommon in concussion recovery and can also be expected as a result of dehydration,” Monahan noted.
The statement was released almost exactly 24 hours after McConnell triggered renewed speculation about his health when he suffered an episode in his home state while answering a question about the prospects of him running for re-election in 2026.“What are my thoughts about what?” McConnell asked during a media availability in Covington, Ky., near Cincinnati. McConnell is cleared to continue […]
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