Senate Minority Chief Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) joked Wednesday night that he acquired “sandbagged” when he froze for an prolonged time frame whereas delivering remarks to open a press convention earlier within the day.
McConnell advised reporters that President Biden known as to examine in on him after the episode.
“The president known as to examine on me. I advised him I acquired sandbagged,” McConnell mentioned, referring to Biden’s journey and fall over a sandbag on the U.S. Air Drive Academy graduation final month.
Reporters requested the GOP chief how he was feeling, whether or not he knew what occurred or deliberate to see a health care provider. He responded a number of instances by saying, “I’m high quality.”
“Gotta watch these sandbags,” he added whereas on the way in which to the Senate flooring.
Prime Tales from The Hill
McConnell, 81, stepped apart in the course of the press convention after members of his management workforce requested if he was all proper and had anything to say.
He ultimately returned to the mics to reply questions from reporters, telling them in the mean time that he was “high quality” and proceeded as he does throughout most different press conferences. A McConnell spokesperson mentioned after the episode that he was lightheaded.
Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) reportedly mentioned that he and McConnell had their standing 3 p.m. ET assembly shortly afterward and that the Kentucky Republican appeared high quality. He added that he’s not involved for the chief’s well being.
“There was no issues about his well being in that assembly,” McCarthy mentioned.
Mychael Schnell contributed.
For the newest information, climate, sports activities, and streaming video, head to The Hill.