High-ranking US Democratic senator suffers stroke
Summary
Senator Chris Murphy of Connecticut suffered a stroke and remained hospitalized after seeking care for arm numbness. His chief of staff said he was awake, alert, responding to treatment, and doctors were encouraged by his progress.Key Facts
- Murphy sought medical care on Saturday after experiencing numbness in his arm.
- His chief of staff, Allison Herwitt, said he remained hospitalized on Sunday.
- Herwitt said Murphy was awake and alert and that his doctors were optimistic he would make a full recovery.
- Murphy is a senior Democrat who serves on the Senate Appropriations and Foreign Relations committees.
- He is not up for reelection in Tuesday’s midterm elections.
- Murphy has criticized President Donald Trump and the U.S. war on Iran, and has said Democrats would withhold funding for the war if they win the Senate.
- Trump said he was surprised to learn of Murphy’s stroke.
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