The leader of the Republicans in the Senate of Congress interrupted the speech due to dizziness

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell abruptly interrupted his speech on Wednesday. As his assistant told reporters, the legislator felt dizzy.

McConnell, shortly after the press conference began, suddenly fell silent for about 20 seconds, staring intently ahead of him. “Do you have anything else to say to the press?” asked Republican Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyoming). McConnell did not answer and silently walked away from the microphone, accompanied by other legislators.

A few minutes later, McConnell returned to the microphone. When asked by a journalist if the concussion he received in March caused the incident, the 81-year-old senator replied: “No, I’m fine.” His assistant later told newspaper reporters The Washington Postthat the senator “felt dizzy and walked away for a while.” He noted that McConnell later answered other questions on hzikhidtidekrt press conferences.

Shortly after the incident, McConnell told reporters that US President Joe Biden called him to ask about his health. “I’m fine,” the senator repeated. He did not answer questions about whether he had been seen by a doctor