President Biden said he would speak to Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, whom Biden called a “good friend,” after the 81-year-old Republican leader froze for around 30 seconds while speaking to reporters in Kentucky before two aides intervened.

Minority Leader Mitch McConnell: “I’m sorry. I had a hard time hearing you.”

Reporter: “That’s OK. What are your thoughts on running for reelection in 2026?”

Minority Leader Mitch McConnell: “What are my thoughts about what?

Reporter: “Running for reelection in 2026.”

Minority Leader Mitch McConnell: “Oh. That’s…”

Aide: “Did you hear the question, Senator? Running for reelection in 2026?”

Minority Leader Mitch McConnell: “Yes.”

Aide: “OK. All right. I’m sorry, y’all. We’re going to need a minute.”

It’s the second such incident in a little over a month as questions mount over McConnell’s ability to finish out his term. The senator froze in late July while speaking to reporters in the U.S. Capitol and had to be escorted away. McConnell suffered a concussion from a fall in March, and at least two more falls since then.