Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) appeared to have difficulty hearing a question from a reporter until an aide moved within inches of his ear and informed him of the question.
In a video posted to social media, a reporter can be heard asking McConnell, 83, about tariffs and whether he has had discussions with President Donald Trump about the impact of tariffs or how it is “a bad policy.”
“Senator McConnell, a question about tariffs,” a reporter can be heard asking. “You called it a bad policy back in February, have you had any conversations with the President just about that impact, or what that looks like here in Kentucky, or talked to him about it being a bad policy at all?”
“My hearing is not what it used to be,” McConnell admitted.
“Tariffs, Senator, your comment is about tariffs,” an aide can be heard saying off screen, as McConnell looks over, appearing…
