Mitch McConnell appears to freeze for second time during news conference

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Mitch McConnell who sustained a serious head injury earlier this year appeared to freeze at a news briefing Wednesday for the second time in the last few weeks.

. After the aide and members of his detail spoke, McConnell turned back to the reporters to see if any other reporters had any questions and if they could speak louder.that he “felt momentarily lightheaded and paused during his press conference today.” His aide said that McConnell will likely be “consulting with a physician” before the next event.

The incident at the US Capitol at the end of July and this latest incident has raised questions about his future in the Senate, according to

 

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