Tillis says McConnell's brain is 'as sharp as it ever was'

Senator Thom Tillis has defended Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell’s mental acuity, insisting his judgment remains strong despite McConnell’s prolonged absence from the Senate following a fall. Tillis distinguished McConnell’s case from that of former President Biden, citing direct conversations with the Kentucky senator to support his claim. The remarks come as speculation continues over McConnell’s health and recovery timeline. The senator’s return to regular duties remains uncertain amid ongoing discussions about his condition.

Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) said Tuesday that Sen. Mitch McConnell’s (R-Ky.) brain “is as sharp as it ever was” following the Kentucky Republican’s recent months-long absence from the upper chamber after a fall. “The difference between the [former President] Biden situation and the Mitch situation is I’ve had conversations with Mitch,” Tillis told MS NOW’s...