Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell made headlines this week after he abruptly froze during a Wed. press conference.

McConnell froze mid-sentence while delivering opening remarks at an afternoon press conference on Wed..

According to the Washington Post, McConnell froze for about 20 seconds before leaving the podium.

It's unclear what caused the episode: McConnell and his team have so far remained mum about his health. (WaPo)

McConnell spoke to reporters shortly after his freeze-up Wed.. Here's what he said:

McConnell participated in several votes and events after his episode, including a MLB event on Wed. night. (WaPo)

This isn't McConnell's first health scare: he suffered a concussion and a broken rib in March after a fall. (WP)