(Fox News) 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?”
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.
