McConnell, following second freeze-up, is cleared to work by Senate physician

A day after freezing up at a press convention, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell publicized a letter from the attending doctor in Congress that cleared him to proceed working.

The be aware from Dr. Brian P. Monahan, written Thursday, attributed Mr. McConnell’s momentary paralysis to “lightheadedness,” related together with his restoration from a concussion he suffered in a fall 5 months in the past. It additionally mentioned the episode may even have been brought on by dehydration.

“I have consulted with Leader McConnell and conferred with his neurology team,” Dr. Monahan wrote. “After evaluating yesterday’s incident, I have informed Leader McConnell that he is medically clear to continue with his schedule as planned.”

It was the second time Mr. McConnell, 81, was momentarily unable to answer questions throughout a press convention.

The newest incident occurred in Covington, Kentucky, throughout a press convention with native reporters. He stalled inexplicably for about 30 seconds after a reporter requested him about his plans to run for reelection in 2026. Aides intervened and he appeared to get well after a couple of minutes.

Mr. McConnell froze up in July whereas addressing reporters within the U.S. Capitol. He was led away from the rostrum however returned a couple of minutes later to reply questions and declared he was “fine.”

The two incidents occurred after Mr. McConnell returned from a weekslong absence from the Senate after struggling a concussion in a fall on March 9.