The Kentucky Republican declined to address retirement questions, saying he'll serve out his two-year term as GOP leader as well as his Senate term, which expires in January 2027.
Brian Monahan, who wrote that 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." McConnell's office released the letter Tuesday, and he pointed to it on Wednesday.
"I think Dr. Monahan covered the subject fully. You've had a chance to read it. I don't have anything to add to it," McConnell said."And I think it should answer any reasonable question." McConnell opened the press availability by touting his support for continuing U.S. aid to Ukraine in upcoming funding legislation, saying he hopes his colleagues will agree with him.
After the leadership press conference, Senate Minority Whip John Thune, R-S.D., a potential successor, said he doesn’t know whether McConnell will remain GOP leader through 2025 and 2026. “I don’t have any— I mean, that’s way out there,” Thune told reporters. “Right now we’re just trying to get from week to week, and try and make sure that everything is functioning at the end of the fiscal year, which is just a couple of weeks ahead of us.”Frank Thorp V is a producer and off-air reporter covering Congress for NBC News, managing coverage of the Senate.
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