Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell has repeatedly said he is “fine” since he froze up midsentence during a press conference. And now his office is trying to tamp down speculation that he might not fill out his term as leader because of his health.
And now his office is trying to tamp down speculation that he might not fill out his term as leader because of his health.
He was elected to a two-year term as leader in January by a large majority of his conference, despite an insurgent challenge from Florida Sen. Rick Scott. He would be up for re-election as leader again after the 2024 elections. But McConnell, famously reticent and often private about his personal life and health, has said very little about what is going on.
Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, said he talked to McConnell on Wednesday night and he seemed “strong and alert.” But he said what happened at the news conference on Wednesday was disturbing to watch.“Mitch is strong, he’s stubborn as a mule,” Cruz said. “My prayers are with them. I hope that — we’re going into the August recess — I hope he has time to fully recuperate.”“He’s fine, he’s back to work,” said South Dakota Sen. John Thune, the No.
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