Capitol Physician Issues Statement After Evaluation of McConnell’s Freezing Incident
The physician tasked with attending to members of Congress has cleared Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell after another incident in which McConnell froze in the middle of a news conference. Dr. Brian P. Monahan…
The physician tasked with attending to members of Congress has cleared Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell after another incident in which McConnell froze in the middle of a news conference.
Dr. Brian P. Monahan cleared McConnell to work as usual on Thursday, according to ABC News.
Monahan consulted with the 81-year senator as well as McConnell’s neurology team in making the assessment.
“After evaluating yesterday’s incident, I have informed Leader McConnell that he is medically clear to continue with his schedule as planned,” the Doctor said in a statement.
“Occasional lightheadedness is not uncommon in concussion recovery and can also be expected as a result of dehydration.”
McConnell suffered a concussion