Another day, another disturbing example of just how out of touch—and out of shape—our nation’s career politicians have become. On Monday, February 10, Rep. John Larson, a 76-year-old Democrat from Connecticut who’s been parked in Congress since 1999, suffered an alarming freeze during an anti-Trump tirade. For nearly a full minute, Larson stood silent, struggling to speak. When he finally resumed, his words were slurred, his speech halting. The cause? His office claims it was just a “medication issue.” Convenient excuse—or a symptom of a deeper problem in Congress?

Naturally, this medical episode has reignited demands for term limits and sparked outrage over the staggering number of elderly politicians clinging to power. Americans are wondering: How long are we going to let Washington function like a nursing home?

Larson’s staff rushed to spin the incident. In a statement, they insisted the congressman’s troubling freeze wasn’t age-related but the result of a “likely adverse reaction” to a new medication. “Congressman Larson appreciates the well wishes from everyone who has reached out,” the statement read. “He later participated in multiple meetings in his office and was alert and engaged.” Alert and engaged? That’s quite the optimistic take after witnessing him struggle to complete a sentence just hours earlier.

But the American people aren’t buying the excuses. Conservative commentator Collin Rugg’s post on X (formerly Twitter) went viral, highlighting the hypocrisy of a career politician blasting Republicans while visibly struggling to speak. “NEW: Democrat Rep. John Larson has a medical episode during a speech, freezes up for nearly a minute after blasting Republicans for not ‘speaking up.’ Larson has been in Congress since 1999. He is 76 years old,” Rugg wrote.

Thousands piled on, voicing frustrations shared by voters across the political spectrum. One commenter joked, “Serious question. Do the House and Senate have daytime nurses and aides attending to these people? I picture a wing where they go for energy injections… maybe like the nursing home in *Cocoon.*” It would be funny—if it weren’t so painfully true.

Another user nailed the sentiment perfectly: “Another career politician who’s been in office for decades, freezing up mid-speech while lecturing others about accountability. Perfect metaphor for Congress though.” And let’s be honest: If someone in the private sector froze mid-presentation like that, HR would be scheduling early retirement—not issuing press releases defending their job performance.

Americans deserve leaders who are sharp, focused, and—most importantly—capable. Yet we’ve got too many politicians whose best years are far behind them, clinging to power at the expense of effective governance. When corporate executives are expected to step down for far less, why should Congress be any different? The double standard is glaring—and unacceptable.

This isn’t just about age. It’s about accountability and competency. Washington’s elite have turned lifelong political careers into cushy jobs with no expiration date, and the American people are paying the price. Enough is enough. It’s long past time for term limits to become more than just campaign talk—it’s time for real action.

Bottom line: Congress isn’t a retirement home. Americans deserve representatives who are fit to serve—not politicians clinging to power while struggling to finish sentences. Voters should demand accountability—starting with putting an end to career politicians like John Larson who’ve overstayed their welcome.