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Mitch McConnell freezes up in the middle of a press conference and is escorted away

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McConnell appeared to freeze up and stared vacantly for around 20 seconds before his colleagues grabbed his elbows and asked if he wanted to go back to his office.

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  1. Honolulu Star-Advertiser

    Senate GOP leader McConnell leaves news conference after freezing up (opens Honolulu Star-Advertiser)

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    WASHINGTON >> Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell briefly left his own press conference today after stopping his remarks mid-sentence and staring off into space for several seconds.

  2. The Guardian

    Mitch McConnell abruptly stops mid-sentence during press conference (opens The Guardian)

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    Senate Republican leader appeared to lose train of thought and stared for 20 seconds before being escorted away from podium

  3. Local Memphis

    Senate GOP leader McConnell briefly leaves news conference after freezing up mid-sentence (opens Local Memphis)

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    McConnell appeared to freeze up and stared vacantly for around 20 seconds before his colleagues grabbed his elbows and asked if he wanted to go back to his office.

  4. ABC 7 Los Angeles

    Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell says he's 'fine' after freezing during news conference (opens ABC 7 Los Angeles)

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    Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell told reporters that he's "fine," after freezing during a news conference on Wednesday.

  5. Deadline

    Mitch McConnell Freezes Up During Press Conference, Later Tells Reporters “I’m Fine” (opens Deadline)

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    Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell suddenly froze up while giving remarks during a press conference on Wednesday, raising concerns about his health after suffering a concussion earlier this yea…

  6. Fox5 Atlanta

    GOP leader McConnell freezes during news conference at Capitol (opens Fox5 Atlanta)

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    Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell briefly left his own press conference on Tuesday after stopping his remarks mid-sentence and staring off into space for several seconds.

  7. Salon

    "You OK, Mitch?": McConnell freezes up during news conference, causing concern for his health (opens Salon)

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    Award-winning news and culture, features breaking news, in-depth reporting and criticism on politics, science, food and entertainment.

  8. 10TV Columbus

    Mitch McConnell freezes up in the middle of a press conference and is escorted away (opens 10TV Columbus)

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    McConnell appeared to freeze up and stared vacantly for around 20 seconds before his colleagues grabbed his elbows and asked if he wanted to go back to his office.

  9. WMUR

    Mitch McConnell says he’s 'fine' after freezing during news conference (opens WMUR)

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    Mitch McConnell, a Kentucky Republican, stopped speaking in the middle of remarks at his regularly scheduled weekly news conference on Capitol Hill.

  10. Washington Examiner

    McConnell freezes up at weekly press conference, escorted away (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) was escorted away from Senate Republicans' weekly press conference after appearing to have difficulty speaking.

  11. NBC 6 South Florida

    Mitch McConnell freezes at Senate press conference, is briefly unable to speak (opens NBC 6 South Florida)

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    People standing near Sen. Mitch McConnell quickly realized what was happening, and escorted the Kentucky Republican, who turned 81 this year, off to the side.

  12. NBC4 Washington

    Mitch McConnell escorted away from cameras after freezing mid-press conference (opens NBC4 Washington)

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    Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell suddenly stopped speaking during a weekly Republican leadership press conference on Wednesday afternoon, appearing to freeze, and then went silent and was walked away.

  13. Local News 8

    McConnell says he’s ‘fine’ after freezing during news conference (opens Local News 8)

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    By Manu Raju and Morgan Rimmer, CNN (CNN) — Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell told reporters that he’s “fine,” after freezing during a news conference on Wednesday. McConnell, a Kentucky Republican, stopped speaking in the middle of remarks at his regularly scheduled weekly news conference on C…

  14. The Daily Caller

    McConnell Literally Freezes Mid-Speech, Ushered Away From Podium In Bizarre Incident (opens The Daily Caller)

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    Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell appeared to freeze up during a weekly GOP press conference and had to be ushered away by other Senate Republicans.

  15. The Times of Israel

  16. Roll Call

    McConnell says he’s ‘fine’ after freeze at Senate GOP stakeout (opens Roll Call)

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    Senate GOP Leader Mitch McConnell abruptly stopped speaking during a news conference and was led away, but returned and said he was fine.

  17. East Idaho News

    WATCH: McConnell says he’s ‘fine’ after freezing during news conference (opens East Idaho News)

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    (CNN) — Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell told reporters that he’s “fine,” after freezing during a news conference on Wednesday. McConnell, a Kentucky Republican, stopped speaking in the middle of remarks at his regularly scheduled weekly news conference on Capitol Hill.

  18. Fox News

    McConnell freezes up during press conference, later says 'I'm fine' (opens Fox News)

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    Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell paused mid-sentence during a Wednesday press briefing, stepping away from the podium before returning minutes later.

  19. New York Post

    Mitch McConnell escorted away mid-press conference after freezing up (opens New York Post)

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    Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) spooked reporters on Wednesday when he suddenly became silent and stone-faced during a press conference — only to return minutes later declaring “I’m …

  20. Politico

    Light-headedness caused McConnell to abruptly leave press conference, office says (opens Politico)

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    The Senate minority leader trailed off and stared straight ahead for a few minutes as his fellow senators asked if he was OK.

  21. WISH-TV Indianapolis

    McConnell ‘fine’ after freezing during news conference (opens WISH-TV Indianapolis)

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    (CNN) — Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell told reporters that he’s “fine,” after freezing during a news conference on Wednesday. McConnell, a Kentucky Republican, stopped speaking in the middle of remarks at his regularly scheduled weekly news conference on Capitol Hill.

  22. NPR

    McConnell abruptly stops speaking at press conference (opens NPR)

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    On Capitol Hill, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell abruptly stopped speaking at a press conference with reporters on Wednesday. He was later escorted away but then returned, saying he's "fine."

  23. Los Angeles Times

    Senate GOP leader Mitch McConnell briefly leaves news conference after freezing up mid-sentence (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, 81, was giving a news conference when he trailed off and appeared disoriented. Later, he said he was 'fine.'

  24. PoliticusUSA

    Mitch McConnell Freezes At Press Conference And Gets Escorted Away (opens PoliticusUSA)

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    A strange moment occurred at the Senate Republican leadership press conference when Mitch McConnell froze while speaking and had to be escorted away by colleagues.

  25. Washington Times

    Mitch McConnell freezes mid-speech at Capitol (opens Washington Times)

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    Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-KY, abruptly stopped speaking Wednesday during a press event at the U.S. Capitol. Midway through his speech he paused, froze, and was then ushered to the side of the podium.

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