Mitch McConnell appears to freeze during news conference a second time

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) appeared to freeze while speaking Wednesday at a press conference, with an aide stepping in to repeat a question asked while the senator remained silent.

Why it matters: This is the second time McConnell has appeared unable to speak this summer during an interaction with reporters.

Driving the news: A reporter had asked McConnell about potentially running for reelection in 2026 when McConnell appeared to stammer briefly and then freeze.

An aide stepped in to repeat the question but McConnell did not resume speaking.

“All right, I’m sorry,…