Dr. Rand Paul disagrees with Capitol Physician on McConnell, urges wake-up call.

Longtime Doctor⁢ Rand Paul Says Capitol Physician Is Wrong About Mitch McConnell: ‘Somebody⁤ Ought to Wake Up’

Republican Sen. Rand Paul questioned the medical‍ opinion of a doctor who evaluated Senate Minority Leader Mitchell McConnell‌ this past⁤ week and concluded his recent episodes of freezing up in public are simply​ the lingering effects of a concussion.

senate-leaders-apparent-stroke/” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener”>McConnell first froze up in July while addressing‍ reporters in Washington:

Flag: ‍McConnell just stopped abruptly during his opening statement during the gop leadership presser and appeared to be unable to restart talking. He then stepped away and walked away with Barrasso: pic.twitter.com/f1kFUjggzm

— Frank Thorp V (@frankthorp) July 26, 2023

In August, it happened again as ⁤the 81-year-old​ spoke to reporters in Covington, Kentucky:

BREAKING: Senate Minority ​Leader ‌Mitch McConnell appears to FREEZE again while taking questions. pic.twitter.com/MVZNsuq838

— Charlie Kirk (@charliekirk11) August 30, 2023

Dr. Brian P. Monahan, the attending physician of both Congress and the Supreme Court, released a statement on Tuesday after he ‍evaluated McConnell.

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Monahan wrote ⁤that the 81-year-old did not suffer⁤ a stroke or‌ a seizure during either event.

“My examination of you following your August 30, 2023 brief episode​ included several medical‌ evaluations: brain MRI imaging, EEG study and consultations with several neurologists for a comprehensive​ neurology assessment,” ⁢Monahan stated, according to The‍ Hill.

The physician added: “There is no evidence that you have a seizure disorder or that you experienced a⁣ stroke, TIA or ‍movement disorder such as Parkinson’s disease. There are no‍ changes recommended in treatment protocols as you ⁣continue recovery ⁣from your March 2023⁣ fall.”

Monahan also attributed the senator’s recent issues partially to dehydration.

The senator fell at his Kentucky home in March and suffered both a concussion and a fractured ⁢rib. He returned to the Senate the following month and experienced no outward health issues for months.

But his recent public episodes have ⁢had many ​people​ questioning whether it is ​time for him to retire.

Paul, an ophthalmologist, did not call⁤ on McConnell to‍ step aside on Tuesday when he was asked ‌about his colleague, ⁣nor did he say he believes‍ the longest-serving Senate leader in history is incapable of working.

But⁢ he did question Monahan’s assessment of McConnell during an interview with multiple reporters.

“I think it’s an⁣ inadequate explanation to say this is dehydration,” Paul stated.

He added, “I’ve practiced medicine for 25 years, and it doesn’t ⁣look like dehydration to me. It looks ‍like a ⁣focal neurologic event. That‌ doesn’t mean it’s incapacitating. It​ doesn’t mean he can’t serve.”

Paul concluded, “But‍ it ​means that somebody ought to wake up and say, ‘Wow! This⁢ looks like a seizure.’”

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