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American senator became silent during a press conference
80-year-old US President Joe Biden often forgets names.
Washington: During a press conference in Washington, 81-year-old American Senator Mike McConnell's coherence deteriorated while responding to questions.
According to an international news agency's report, the senior Republican politician and an American senator were engaged in a media interaction.
During this interaction, Senator Mike McConnell was asked if he would contest elections again in 2026, to which he fell completely silent and kept staring ahead.
The journalist repeated the question in a louder voice, suspecting that his voice might not have been heard.
Even after being asked the question for the second time, the American senator remained silent.
He remained silent for quite a while, prompting his aides to step onto the stage and whisper something into his ear, but the senator still didn't provide any response.
Subsequently, his staff ended the press conference and escorted the senator out.
It's worth noting that American Senator Mike McConnell had experienced a similar situation during a press conference just a month ago.
Following this incident, discussions about senior politicians' retirement have resurfaced.
During the press conference, the 80-year-old American President Joe Biden often forgets names.