Sen. Mitch McConnell's doctor clears him after freezing, says 'occasional lightheadedness' common
Sen. Mitch McConnell's doctor cleared him to continue with his schedule, saying he has experienced "occasional lightheadedness" from dehydration and a previous concussion.
"Occasional lightheadedness is not uncommon in concussion recovery and can also be expected as a result of dehydration," wrote Dr. Brian P. Monahan in a note McConnell's office released.
McConnell, 81, froze Wednesday at a news conference in northern Kentucky. It was the second time in a matter of weeks that he had to pause taking questions at a news conference and receive assistance from aides.
President Joe Biden said Thursday that he spoke to McConnell on the phone and that the Republican leader was “his old self.” Biden said he has an understanding of what McConnell is going through based on conversations with neurosurgeons.
“It's not at all unusual to have the response that sometimes happens to Mitch when you've had a severe concussion. It’s part of the recovery. And so I’m confident, he’s going to be back to his old self.”