Doctors Reveal What Could Be Causing Mitch McConnell’s Freeze-Ups

Amid increasing concerns regarding Senator Mitch McConnell’s health after his recent ‘freeze-ups’, medical expert Dr. Marc Siegel weighed in on the situation. In an interview on Fox News’ ‘Special Report,’ Siegel provided his speculative analysis of what could be causing these episodes for McConnell.

During the interview, Dr. Siegel stated, “In medicine, we use a term called the differential diagnosis.”

“I have to tell you, at the top of that list, and again, I haven’t examined them, and I don’t have any background on this except I’ve talked to some people in Congress and in the Senate, would be Parkinson’s disease because that in its later stages can give you a freeze and it can also explain why no one around him in these freezes is panicking and saying this could be a stroke, this could be a seizure.”

Siegel emphasized that he hadn’t personally examined the Senator but noted that Parkinson’s disease would explain why medical personnel did not seem alarmed during the episode.

He also touched upon McConnell’s history, including the Senator’s previous falls: “Now, in terms of a shuffling gate, it would explain the falls, wouldn’t it? But he had polio as an early child.” Siegel clarified that polio would not account for the Senator’s recent ‘freezes.’

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Addressing whether Senator McConnell should continue serving, Dr. Siegel commented, “If I’m right, it’s also characterized by slowness of movement, ease of fall, even if he’s thinking clearly. But I want to point out something.”

“When I mention the word polio as an early child in 1944, I’m talking about great courage here. This senator has great courage, and he’s shouldering on through his entire life. So that’s got to be taken into account, too. But if he has the latter stages of a neurological disease, I would think that he would consider stepping down.”

The interview concluded with broader discussions around aging politicians, including Senator Dianne Feinstein and President Biden. “Obviously we have concerns being vocalized on Capitol Hill about Senator Feinstein and there are some people talking about President Biden and his age as well obviously in recent days,” said Dr. Siegel.

Yesterday McConnell, 81, experienced what appeared to be another medical episode during a press conference. In the video, McConnell froze for an extended period and appeared disoriented when asked about the possibility of running for re-election in 2026.

“What are my thoughts about what?” McConnell asked.

“Did you hear the question Senator? Running for re-election in 2026?” an aide asked after the reporter repeated the question.

McConnell’s staff quickly intervened, steadying the Senator and wrapping up the press event without providing immediate clarification about his condition.

McConnell also froze up in a press briefing in July.

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In March, McConnell was also hospitalized and later transferred to a rehabilitation facility after sustaining injuries from a fall during a private dinner at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in Washington, D.C. It was later revealed that the injuries were more severe than initially reported, including a concussion and fractured ribs.

McConnell, who has been a pivotal figure in U.S. politics, is currently serving his seventh term in the Senate and is one of the longest-serving Senate Republican leaders in history. With the next Senate elections scheduled for 2026, speculation has begun swirling about whether McConnell will seek re-election, especially given these recent incidents.