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.
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.
She explained that the White House Medical Unit acted swiftly, and the person was attended to promptly. “The White House Medical Unit quickly jumped into action, and the gentleman is okay,” Leavitt said.
David Ricks, Chairman and CEO of Eli Lilly, also spoke to the press after the incident. “If you’ve ever been in the Oval Office, you stand for a long time, and it’s warm.
I’m pleased to say that the White House medical staff did a great job, and he’s doing great, so nothing to be concerned about. Thanks for your concern,” he told ABC News.
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