He froze while making a statement on the live broadcast.

Senator Mitch McConnell, leader of the Republicans, appeared before reporters in Kentucky, where he was a senator. McConnell was silent for more than 30 seconds, staring into space as if he were absent, when a reporter asked if he was running for re-election.

At that point, McConnell’s aide approached him and asked the senator if he had heard the question, telling reporters, “We’ll need a minute.” saying.

McConnell, who came to his senses after the intervention of his assistants, left the press conference giving brief answers to some questions that he received aloud.

FROZEN WHILE GIVING KEYNOTE SPEECH

Senate Minority Leader, the Republican senator, froze for about 20 seconds while delivering his keynote address at a press conference in the US Capitol on July 26.

The officers next to him were confused for a moment, and McConnell stepped aside without a word, then reintroduced himself to reporters and said he was fine.

McConnell, who has been the Senate Republican caucus leader since 2007, was treated for a concussion and broken rib after falling at a Washington hotel in March, and was absent from the Senate for a time because of his treatment.

McConnell’s health sparked controversy that he should now retire from his post in the Senate. (AA)