Trump Shocked as Novo Nordisk Executive Collapses in Oval Office
During a White House press conference announcing a new deal on weight-loss medications, Gordon Findlay, a Novo Nordisk executive, suddenly collapsed while standing behind President Donald Trump.
Incident Details
Findlay's knees buckled beneath him, prompting officials and pharmaceutical representatives to quickly assist him and prevent a fall. On-site medical staff responded immediately.
“During the Most Favored Nations Oval Office Announcement, a representative with one of the companies fainted. The White House Medical Unit quickly jumped into action, and the gentleman is okay. The Press Conference will resume shortly.”
— White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt
Response from Officials
- Dr. Mehmet Oz, Administrator for Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, helped support Findlay to protect his head during the collapse.
- Reporters were escorted out of the Oval Office as cabinet members attended to Findlay and elevated his legs.
The press conference resumed shortly after the medical attention was given, with no further complications reported.
Author's Summary
This unexpected fainting incident during a White House event was swiftly managed by officials, ensuring the executive's safety without disrupting the announcement.