US Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell froze during a weekly press conference with reporters. Mr McConnell approached the podium for the press conference and began speaking about the annual defence bill. However, he then stopped midway through a sentence and stared vacantly for more than 20 seconds.

US Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell froze during a weekly press conference with reporters. Mr McConnell approached the podium for the press conference and began speaking about the annual defence bill. However, he then stopped midway through a sentence and stared vacantly for more than 20 seconds.