85-year-old Representative Steny Hoyer (D-MD) suffered a “mild” stroke Sunday night and needed to receive medical treatment, according to his Office’s spokesperson.
Hoyer’s spokesperson, Margaret Mulkerrin, in a press release, wrote, “On Sunday night, August 11, Rep. Steny Hoyer experienced a mild ischemic stroke and sought medical treatment.”
Mulkerrin added, “Mr. Hoyer has responded well to treatment and has no lingering symptoms. He expects to resume his normal schedule next week.”
“Mr. Hoyer’s wife and family extend their deepest thanks to his medical team,” spokesperson Margaret Mulkerrin said in a statement,” concluded Mulkerrin.
Rep. Steny Hoyer, 85, is one of the longest-serving members of Congress and has been in office since 1981.
Per The Hill:
Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) experienced a “mild” stroke Sunday night and, after treatment, is not experiencing lingering symptoms, the congressman’s office announced Tuesday.
A spokesperson for Hoyer — the 85-year-old former House majority leader — said the Maryland Democrat expects to resume his normal schedule next week.
“On Sunday night, August 11, Rep. Steny Hoyer experienced a mild ischemic stroke and sought medical treatment.
Mr. Hoyer has responded well to treatment and has no lingering symptoms. He expects to resume his normal schedule next week. Mr. Hoyer’s wife and family extend their deepest thanks to his medical team,” spokesperson Margaret Mulkerrin said in a statement.
.@RepStenyHoyer had a mild stroke on Sunday. Hoyer is 85 pic.twitter.com/Boi5QEdV1Y
— John Bresnahan (@bresreports) August 13, 2024
In January, Hoyer surprised many of his colleagues when he opted to seek re-election at the age of 85.
Hoyer has been representing the state of Maryland for over 23 terms in the House of Representatives.
Maybe he should consider retiring? Term limits need to be in place here.
Who in their right mind are electing this very old men and women into office! It can only be other old men and women doing this. My GOD, look what these OLD Communist Dems are doing to America. Men after a certain old age lose it mentally. Just look at Biden right now, and this man is older. Some old men can keep it together but most don’t I hope he takes it as a sign and retires. The Congress desperately needs time limits and age limits.