White House Press Conference Interrupted as Official Collapses, Trump Briefly Slumps
WASHINGTON D.C. - A white House press conference addressing plans too lower the cost of weight loss drugs was briefly halted today when a guest collapsed and required medical attention. The incident occurred while Dr. Mehmet Oz was speaking at the podium, and former President Donald Trump was seated behind the desk.
During Dr. Oz’s presentation, trump appeared to rest his head against the back of his chair, with observers noting slow blinking. The moment sparked immediate reaction online, with some viewers questioning whether the former president was awake.
The event was quickly paused when an attendee representing Eli Lilly,one of the companies involved in the cost reduction initiative,fainted and fell to the floor. He was caught by two others before hitting the ground. Dr. Oz immediately rushed to provide assistance, and reporters were subsequently asked to leave the room.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt later stated that the individual was “okay,” adding, “The White House medical Unit quickly jumped into action, and the gentleman is okay.”
Eli Lilly CEO David Ricks offered an description for the incident, stating, “If you’ve ever been in the Oval Office, you stand a long time and it’s warm. I’m pleased to say that the White House medical staff did a great job, and he’s doing great, so nothing to be concerned about.”
The incident occurred amidst a broader announcement regarding efforts to make weight loss medications more accessible and affordable. Details of the plan, as outlined by Dr.Oz, were not immediately available following the disruption.