A physician has ruled out the possibility Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) had a seizure or stroke.
Dr. Brian P. Monahan, the Congressional physician, said his examination of McConnell after his most recent freeze-up on Aug. 30 showed âno evidenceâ of a seizure or a stroke, McConnellâs office said in a press release, according to the Washington Examiner.
âMy examination of you following your August 30, 2023, brief episode included several medical evaluations: brain MRI imaging, EEG study and consultations with several neurologists for a comprehensive neurology assessment,â Monahan said in a letter. âThere is no evidence that you have a seizure disorder or that you experienced a stroke, TIA or movement disorder such as Parkinsonâs disease.â
The doctorâs statement on McConnellâs Health examination comes after the Senate minority leader has had two incidents of freeze-ups in July and August, raising concerns over his Health and age.
On Aug. 30 McConnell froze up while speaking and his aides were observed stepping in to help him answer questions and eventually led him away. McConnellâs other incident came after he froze up during a press conference near the end of July.
Two doctors have speculated that McConnellâs freeze-ups were stemming from Parkinsonâs disease which can cause freeze-ups in âlater stages.â
