Mississippi Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann, right, collapses, during the State Senate Chamber. (Credit: 16 WAPT News Jackson YouTube Screenshot)
A shocking and disturbing episode occurred in the Mississippi State Senate today as concerns over the age of elected officials continue to mount.
As Mississippi Today reported, 77-year-old Mississippi Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann was presiding over the state Senate chamber as the legislative body was about to take up its final appropriation bills for the day. Then, disaster struck shortly after 11 a.m. local time while Hosemann was still at the podium.
“These are multi-year payouts,” a speaker can be heard saying before the Lt. Governor drops his head and suddenly collapses in a heap in front of horrified attendees.
A woman then rushes to his aid, yelling, “Oh my God, Delbert!” A middle-aged man then takes to the podium to grant a motion to recess before walking over to help the Lt. Governor.
The video closes with individuals gathering around Hosemann and calling for a nurse.
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Mississippi Today revealed that Hosemann later walked out of the Capitol alongside staff and security. He then got in a government vehicle instead of one of the ambulances stationed outside.
A Hosemann spokeswoman issued a brief statement obtained by the outlet which assured the public that Hosemann was okay.
“Lieutenant Governor Hosemann is doing well and in good spirits. He appreciates all of the medical staff and is eager to return to work,” the statement read.
There is no word at this time regarding what caused Hosemann’s awful medical episode but politicians falling apart healthwise in front of America has become a consistent theme in recent years with Mitch McConnell and Nancy Pelosi being arguably the two most prominent victims.
While everyone should pray for Hosemann to fully recover, this should be a sign that most politicians past a certain age should retire immediately.
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