Man Collapses Behind President Trump During Oval Office Announcement
During a press conference in the Oval Office on Thursday, a man collapsed behind President Donald Trump while announcing expanded coverage and reduced prices for obesity drugs Zepbound and Wegovy. The incident occurred at an event with drugmakers Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk.
“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
As the man collapsed, Dr. Mehmet Oz, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, supported his head while he was lowered to the floor. The cause of the collapse was unclear. The man was identified as a guest of one of the attending health care companies.
Approximately an hour later, President Trump resumed the event. The man did not return to the Oval Office, but Trump stated he was feeling lightheaded and is now okay.
Announcement of Expanded Coverage
President Trump announced a new agreement with Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk to broaden Medicare coverage and decrease prices for the obesity treatments Zepbound and Wegovy.
Newsweek has requested further comments from the White House regarding the incident via email.
Author's summary: A man fainted during President Trump's announcement on lowering obesity drug prices, quickly assisted, with the event resuming after a brief pause and the patient recovering.