Mitch McConnell , Refuses to Step Down , Amid Increased Scrutiny Over 'Freezing' Spells.
'The Independent' reports that Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell has said that despite calls for him to step down, he will finish his Senate term.
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I’m going to finish my term as leader, and I’m going to finish my Senate term, Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader, via 'The Independent'.
The statement from McConnell comes after a recent bout of "freezing" spells that afflicted the 81-year-old senator at two separate speaking events.
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When asked by a reporter for the "precise medical reason" for the incidents, McConnell pointed to the official report by Dr. Brian Monahan, the attending congressional physician who said dehydration may have played a role.
According to the report, the doctor conducted , “several medical evaluations: brain MRI imaging, EEG study and consultations with several neurologists for a comprehensive neurology assessment.”.
There is no evidence that you have a seizure disorder or that you experienced a stroke, TIA or movement disorder such as Parkinson’s disease.
There are no changes recommended in treatment protocols as you continue recovery from your March 2023 fall, Dr. Brian Monahan, Attending Congressional physician, via 'The Independent'.
There is no evidence that you have a seizure disorder or that you experienced a stroke, TIA or movement disorder such as Parkinson’s disease.
There are no changes recommended in treatment protocols as you continue recovery from your March 2023 fall, Dr. Brian Monahan, Attending Congressional physician, via 'The Independent'.
'The Independent' reports that McConnell fell and hit his head in March, suffering a concussion and a fractured rib.
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Even some of McConnell's Republican colleagues have expressed concerns about the longtime senator's health, including Rand Paul and Marjorie Taylor Greene .
Even some of McConnell's Republican colleagues have expressed concerns about the longtime senator's health, including Rand Paul and Marjorie Taylor Greene .
Even some of McConnell's Republican colleagues have expressed concerns about the longtime senator's health, including Rand Paul and Marjorie Taylor Greene .
I’ve practiced medicine for 25 years and it doesn’t look like dehydration to me … It looks like a focal neurologic event, Rand Paul, Republican Senator for Kentucky, via 'The Independent'.
Biden, McConnell, Feinstein, and Fetterman are examples of people who are not fit for office and it’s time to be serious about it, Marjorie Taylor Greene, Republican Senator for Georgia, via X
