Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann, a Republican, was seen collapsing to the ground as he stood at a podium inside the chamber on Wednesday.
Mississippi Republican Delbert Hosemann, 77, collapsed while speaking at the state Senate podium. The incident was captured on a livestream, which was later removed. Hosemann was assisted quickly and walked back to his office. Colleagues expressed concern, with Governor Tate Reeves and others praying for his recovery. The incident sparked discussions about age-related retirement for lawmakers.