NC senator says ‘I’m fine’ after race collapse
WASHINGTON — Republican Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina said Wednesday he’s “fine” after collapsing during a Washington, D.C., race and being taken away by ambulance.
Tillis posted a video on Twitter from his hospital bed hours after the early morning race, still dressed in his running gear.
“Hey everybody, I’m fine,” he said, and went on to explain that he was just overheated.
His office sent out a second video message Wednesday afternoon, after Tillis had returned to the Senate. In the video, Tillis was wearing a suit and sitting in his office. He thanked the first responders, good Samaritans and hospital workers who assisted him.