On Thursday, during a press conference in the Oval Office, a shocking incident occurred when a guest unexpectedly collapsed behind President Donald Trump, Dr. Mehmet Oz, and a room full of guests.
The situation was captured on camera, and the public’s attention quickly turned to the president’s reaction to the emergency.
At the time, Trump, alongside his guests, was discussing the government’s plan to help Americans by making medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Rybelsus more affordable.
Executives from Novo Nordisk, the pharmaceutical company that manufactures these drugs, were in attendance, as well as officials from other companies, including Eli Lilly.
A Sudden Medical Emergency in the Oval Office
As Dr. Oz spoke, the scene in the Oval Office was suddenly interrupted by an alarming event. A guest, who was standing behind the Resolute Desk, suddenly collapsed to the floor.
The White House Press Corps immediately responded, with officials shouting “Press out” to clear the area. Dr. Oz was seen quickly reacting, bending down to help the fallen individual.
Meanwhile, the White House Medical Unit rushed to the scene to tend to the person.
The press conference, which was initially focused on the new weight-loss drug policy, quickly turned into an emergency response situation.
The individual who collapsed was later confirmed to be an attendee from Eli Lilly, although initial reports had suggested that it was Gordon Findlay, a Novo Nordisk executive. The confusion around the identity of the individual only added to the drama of the moment.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt later reassured the public, stating that the individual was “doing okay” after the incident.
