Capitol Doctor Says Sen. McConnell ‘Medically Clear’ 1 Day After Freeze-Up

Congressional physician clears Sen. McConnell’s schedule after evaluation, attributing unresponsive incidents to concussion recovery and dehydration.

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) appears to freeze up for more than 30 seconds during a public appearance after an event with the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce in Covington, Ky., on Aug. 30, 2023, a still from video. ABC Affiliate WCPO via Reuters

One day after Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) froze in front of reporters, Congressional Attending Physician Dr. Brian Monahan said that the senator is cleared to continue on his current schedule.

Dr. Monahan released his evaluation on Aug. 31, the day after Mr. McConnell had his second on-camera episode, where he was unresponsive to questions from reporters for about 30 seconds. This came five weeks after another freeze-up incident and several months after the senator was treated in March after a fall that resulted in a concussion.