Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell froze for nearly 30 seconds during a press conference Wednesday, an episode his office attributed to him being “momentarily lightheaded.”

The Senate minority leader, speaking in Kentucky, froze while answering questions from reporters. Aides stepped in to help McConnell out and repeat questions. Before McConnell froze, he was asked about whether he planned to run for reelection in 2026.

“Leader McConnell felt momentarily lightheaded and paused during his press conference today,” a spokesperson for his office said.

An aide added that McConnell planned to consult a physician before any more events.