McConnell plans to stay Senate GOP leader after mid-speech freeze raises health concerns
- McConnell froze mid-speech during a press conference, stared vacantly, and had to be escorted away before returning and stating he felt fine.
- McConnell fell in March, resulting in a concussion, and has had other undisclosed falls this year, using a wheelchair as a precaution in crowded areas.
- McConnell's office says he plans to serve his full term as Senate Republican leader through 2024 despite questions about his health.
- Some Republican senators privately express concern about McConnell's health but publicly support his continued leadership.
- The incidents have sparked debate about imposing age limits on lawmakers and whether McConnell should resign due to declining health.
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