Rep. John Larson (D-CT) appeared to have a medical episode while speaking on the House floor Monday afternoon.

The 76-year-old representative froze in the middle of his speech.

“Watch as 76-year-old Democratic congressman John Larson suffers a medical episode while speaking on the House floor, freezing for nearly a minute,” Rawsalerts wrote.

WATCH:

From the New York Post:

The 76-year-old Democrat from Connecticut was in the middle of giving a speech on the House floor about concerns over Social Security after the Trump administration recently granted Elon Musk access to sensitive payment information through the US Treasury Department.

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He suddenly came to a complete halt midway through what was supposed to be a five-minute speech, freezing as he seemingly choked on his words.

“Don’t worry, no one on the Republican side of the House and US Senate who control both the House and Senate is going to speak up—,” Larson said before he abruptly cut himself off, freezing as he stared dead ahead and tried to get his bearings.

“And challenge us…,” Larson slowly continued, his words slurring slightly. “But we need to … protect Americans’ privacy and … their Social Security.”

According to NBC Connecticut, Larson likely suffered an ‘adverse reaction’ to new medication.

Per NBC Connecticut:

A spokesperson said Larson likely had an adverse reaction to new medication. He had tests administered by the House attending physician out of an abundance of caution.

Larson later participated in multiple meetings in his office, and he was engaged and alert, according to the spokesperson.

“The Congressman remains in touch with his staff and [is] in good spirits,” his team said.

 

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