The leader of the Republicans in the US Senate, Mitch McConnell, is raising serious concerns about his health on Wednesday after he became the victim of a blocked press conference – the second time in a month, News.ro reported with reference to AFP.

The leader of the Republican senators, Mitch McConnellPhoto: Trevor Collins / Alamy / Profimedia Images

81-year-old Republican Senator Mitch McConnell was paralyzed for 30 seconds and could not answer a reporter’s question during a visit to the state he represents, Kentucky.

He was asked if he wanted to run for a new mandate in 2026.

The Republican leader experienced a similar episode on July 26.

He stood stiffly for no apparent reason in the middle of a news conference in the Capitol, after which his entourage suggested that he leave.

Asked about Mitch McConnell’s condition, White House spokeswoman Karin Jean-Pierre wished him a “speedy recovery.”

Mitch McConnell – the undisputed leader of the Republicans in the Senate since 2015 – found himself at the forefront of the fight against the administration of the Democratic President Barack Obama (2009-2017), as well as in support of Donald Trump, who came to power. in January 2017.

In March, the Republican senator was hospitalized after a fall during a private dinner left him with a concussion and a broken rib. He then suspended his activities for almost six weeks, according to News.ro.