People are losing it at Trump’s reaction as guest collapses in the Oval Office during press conference
Donald Trump’s Reaction to Oval Office Collapse Sparks Online Debate
During a White House event on Thursday, an unexpected medical emergency drew attention as Dr. Mehmet Oz spoke about the administration’s plan to reduce weight-loss drug costs. President Donald Trump’s response quickly went viral.
The incident occurred behind the Resolute Desk while cameras were rolling. Security and medical staff rushed in as officials shouted, “Press out.” White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt later confirmed the individual was “okay.”
Initial speculation suggested Gordon Findlay of Novo Nordisk had fainted. However, the company clarified only CEO Mike Doustdar and EVP Dave Moore were present. The person who collapsed was later confirmed to be from Eli Lilly.
David Ricks, Eli Lilly’s CEO, reassured the public, saying the guest likely fainted due to standing for long periods in the warm room. He praised the White House medical team and confirmed the individual was doing well.
Images of Trump standing behind his desk as the incident unfolded circulated online, sparking widespread commentary. Social media users created memes, some humorous and others critical, questioning his reaction and composure during the event.
After the medical team attended to the guest, the press was allowed back in. Trump addressed the crowd, confirming the person had received care and was fine. “We had a little bit of an interruption,” he said before the conference resumed.
Despite the focus of the event on weight-loss drug policies, online discussions largely centered on the viral image of Trump observing the situation, overshadowing the policy announcements and sparking debates about his public demeanor.
