McConnell jokes about freezing up, tells Biden he got 'sandbagged'

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., poked fun at his earlier freeze up at a news conference with Republican leaders on Wednesday evening, joking that he got "sandbagged." 

On his way to the Senate floor, McConnell told reporters that President Biden had called him to check in after his episode earlier that day. 

"The president called to check on me. I told him I got sandbagged," McConnell said, making reference to Biden's tumble last month during the commencement ceremony at the U.S. Air Force Academy. The White House said at the time the president tripped and fell over a sandbag and that he was not injured. 

Reporters asked McConnell how he was doing and whether he intends to see a doctor after he had to step away from the podium Wednesday. "I'm fine," McConnell repeatedly insisted. 

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell paused in the middle of a statement during a Wednesday press conference on Capitol Hill. McConnell stepped away from the podium and later returned to say "I'm fine" and answered questions. (Pool/Fox News)

"Gotta watch those sandbags," he added as he left for the Senate floor.