Rand Paul disputes Capitol physician’s assessment of McConnell freeze: ‘Not consistent with dehydration’
Sen. Rand Paul Disagrees with Diagnosis of Sen. McConnell’s Freezes
Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) has expressed his disagreement with the diagnosis given by the Capitol Hill physician regarding Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell’s (R-KY) sudden freezes this summer.
As a former ophthalmologist with over 25 years of experience, Paul believes that McConnell’s episodes resemble more of a “focal neurological event,” such as a seizure or a stroke. However, Dr. Brian Monahan, the attending physician at the Capitol, has stated that there is no evidence of a stroke or seizure in the 81-year-old senator.
Paul’s Concerns
“I’ve practiced medicine for 25 years, and it doesn’t look like dehydration to me,” Paul expressed to a group of reporters. “It looks like a focal neurologic event. That doesn’t mean it’s incapacitating, doesn’t mean he can’t serve. But it means that somebody ought to wake up and say, ‘Wow, this looks like a seizure.'”
McConnell has experienced two freezing incidents this summer, with the most recent occurring in Covington, Kentucky. During this incident, the senator trailed off and stared into the distance for nearly 30 seconds. Although he was led away afterwards, he was later cleared to resume normal activities. Monahan attributed the incident to a concussion McConnell had in March and dehydration.
“I have consulted with Leader McConnell and conferred with his neurology team. After evaluating yesterday’s incident, I have informed Leader McConnell that he is medically clear to continue with his schedule as planned,” Monahan wrote in a note last week.
Confidence in McConnell
McConnell has shared the results of his medical exams with Senate Republicans during their first GOP conference meeting since the incident. The senators have expressed confidence in the minority leader as they returned to Washington from their six-week recess on Tuesday.
McConnell has made it clear that he intends to complete his term in the Senate, which will end in 2027.
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