A politician suffered a medical emergency while giving a speech on the house floor on Monday afternoon.
Democrat East Hartford Congressman John Larson, 76, was in the middle of a five -minute speech and expressed worries about social security when he suddenly stopped talking and his eyes grew great.
Larson tried to continue and continued to talk at a slower pace and quieter tone, which occurred to concern that he might have suffered a stroke.
On Monday evening, a Larson spokesperson revealed that he had actually suffered “which was probably a negative response to a new medicine.”
'Congressman Larson appreciates the good wishes of everyone who has contacted. [He] Has having tests that are taken by the house visiting doctor from an abundance of caution. '
The spokesperson said that despite his relevant appearance during his speech, Larson actually participated in several meetings in his office and was alert and involved.
“The conference member remains in contact with his staff and in good mood.”
Larson had expressed concern about the Trump administration that has access to sensitive payment systems and information via the Treasury Department as part of a continuous effort by Elon Musk led Doge to reduce waste and purify the federal government.
The East Hartford Congressman, 76, was in the middle of a five -minute speech that was concerned about social security
Suddenly he stopped talking and his eyes grew up when he tried to estimate himself
The house held two votes on Monday evening, but Larson did not participate in one of them.
Just before the incident, Larson said: “Now [Trump] Says that he is not even responsible for the courts.
“He and the billionaire class came together and said,” Before pausing and slowly, add quietly: “And challenge us.”
After a longer break, he continued: “We must protect the privacy of Americans and their social security.”
In video of the incident, Larson seemed to swirl his tongue in his mouth, repeatedly poking against the side of his interior as he stood on his feet and stared straight ahead.
His voice was considerably deeper after the incident.
Larson represents his voters since 1998 and was re -elected in November.
