Republican leader in the U.S. Senate, Mitch McConnell, paused unexpectedly for 21 seconds during a press conference, prompting concern. McConnell returned 12 minutes later, attributing the incident to dizziness. This follows his recent recovery from a concussion.
The event fuels ongoing concerns about the advanced age of U.S. politicians, as the average age in the Senate is 64, and a poll shows 61% of Americans worry that Congress members are too old to represent them effectively.
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