Mitch McConnell appeared to freeze again while speaking to reporters in Kentucky, stopping for more than 30 seconds after he was asked if he would run for re-election.
“Did you hear the question, senator?” an aide can be heard asking as she approaches the unresponsive 81-year-old.
Mr McConnell, a Kentucky Republican, then re-engaged and responded briefly to another question before leaving.
The Senate minority leader previously froze during a news conference on Capitol Hill in July, stuttering to a halt before being ushered away by concerned GOP leaders.
“Did you hear the question, senator?” an aide can be heard asking as she approaches the unresponsive 81-year-old.
Mr McConnell, a Kentucky Republican, then re-engaged and responded briefly to another question before leaving.
The Senate minority leader previously froze during a news conference on Capitol Hill in July, stuttering to a halt before being ushered away by concerned GOP leaders.
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00:00 Senator, you're up for election in three short years. What are your thoughts on that?
00:04 I'm sorry, I had a hard time hearing you.
00:09 That's okay. What are your thoughts on running for re-election in 2026?
00:12 What are my thoughts about what?
00:13 Running for re-election in 2026.
00:15 Oh, I see.
00:18 Did you hear the question, Senator? Running for re-election in 2026?
00:28 Yes.
00:29 All right, I'm sorry, you all. We're going to need a minute.
00:33 Senator.
00:34 Thank you.
00:35 Okay.
00:50 Okay.