Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell froze again today in public, this time when asked by a reporter in Kentucky if he planned to run for re-election in 2026.
Re-election? He’s 81. This feels like elder abuse to keep him in office. Let him retire.pic.twitter.com/IWIXHRPKqF
— Keith Boykin (@keithboykin) August 30, 2023
One person’s reaction to the incident on social media said, “Re-election? He’s 81. This feels like elder abuse to keep him in office. Let him retire.”
While another commented, “Mitch McConnell’s frozen response raises concerns about his ability to serve. It’s time to prioritize fresh leadership.”
Another person suggested that he should live his remaining life in leisure, saying, “It’s just not right. It’s not even fair to his constituents. Please help him step down, Like Right NOW. & live some of his life with leisure. It’s Too SHORT.”
Meanwhile, another person expressed concern and said the leader should get immediate medical attention, stating, “No matter what you think about his politics, someone should get him medical attention and not try to play this off as normal. Have a little compassion, respect someone’s humanity, and get them some help or at least take them off stage.”