Washington:US Senator Chris Murphy was hospitalized after suffering a stroke, as announced by his office in a statement on Sunday.

According to Anadolu Agency – English, the incident occurred when Senator Murphy began experiencing numbness in his arm during his son's hockey game. He was immediately taken to a local hospital, where medical professionals determined he had suffered a stroke.

Following the initial medical assessment, Senator Murphy was transferred to Johns Hopkins Hospital for further observation and treatment. Allison Herwitt, his chief of staff, confirmed that the 53-year-old Connecticut lawmaker is responding well to treatment. She reassured that he is "awake and alert," and expressed optimism for a full recovery.

President Donald Trump, when asked about the senator's health, expressed his concern, stating, "How bad is it? We don't like to hear a thing like that. He's a young guy. Nobody wants to have that."

Senator Murphy has been serving Connecticut in the US Senate since 2013 and is recognized as a significant member of the Democratic caucus.