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Mitch McConnell Returns To Senate After Health Scares

By, Muhd. Faizan

Date - 06/09/2023

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Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell returned to the Senate on Tuesday after two health scares in recent weeks.

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In late July, he was escorted away by colleagues from a press conference on Capitol Hill after he stopped speaking mid-sentence.

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Last week, he appeared to freeze for more than 30 seconds while giving remarks in Kentucky.

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McConnell's doctor, Brian Monahan, released a letter on Tuesday saying that the two episodes did not appear to be the result of a stroke or seizure.

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However, he offered no explanation of what caused them.

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McConnell himself has downplayed the incidents, saying that he is "fine" and "feeling good."

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He has also said that he intends to continue serving as Senate Minority Leader.

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However, the health scares have raised questions about McConnell's ability to continue in his role.

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