A tense moment unfolded at the White House on Thursday, November 6, when a man suddenly collapsed during a live press conference where former President Donald Trump was unveiling his new plan to reduce the cost of popular weight-loss medications. What began as a routine policy announcement quickly turned into a scene of confusion and concern, capturing national attention within minutes as videos of the incident spread rapidly online.
Dr. Mehmet Oz, who now serves as the administrator for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, was speaking when the man fell to the floor behind the Resolute Desk. Witnesses reported that staff members quickly shouted “Press out!” as security and medical personnel rushed to assist. “The White House Medical Unit quickly jumped into action, and the gentleman is okay,” confirmed Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt in a later statement.
Footage from the event showed Dr. Oz kneeling beside the individual, providing immediate help while others cleared the area. Meanwhile, social media users debated former President Trump’s calm demeanor as he stood near his desk, facing the cameras.
Adding to the commotion, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was seen leaving the room, leading to widespread speculation online that he had “fled the scene.” However, new details have since clarified the situation. A source who attended the event told PEOPLE that Kennedy actually left the room to get help. “When [the man] first started to fall, Kennedy went into another room to grab a chair, thinking he might just need to sit,” the source said. “Then he came back with a wet towel to assist as the man was laid on the floor.”
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