Medical emergency at the White House as Trump looks on in shock. (Image: X/@atrupar)
White House medical emergency: A top medical executive collapsed during a live press conference at the White House on Thursday as President Donald Trump and his administration officials looked on in shock. The event, held in the Oval Office, was meant to announce a major deal on lowering prices for popular weight loss drugs. Chaos unfolded when one of the guests standing behind the president suddenly collapsed. Administration officials and pharmaceutical representatives rushed to catch the man before he hit the floor, while the White House immediately cut off the live broadcast as the individual received medical attention.
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During the commotion, Health Secretary Kennedy was seen quickly stepping away, a moment that sparked mockery online. However, others defended him, noting that, “The Secretary rushed to get medical assistance while others tended to the man.”
Under the new plan, GLP-1 drug prices will be reduced for Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries, and discounted treatments will be made available directly to consumers through a government website set to launch in January 2026.
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Health secretary Kennedy walked during the White House medical emergency
During the commotion, Health Secretary Kennedy was seen quickly stepping away, a moment that sparked mockery online. However, others defended him, noting that, “The Secretary rushed to get medical assistance while others tended to the man.”
White House confirms executive is stable
In an official statement, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt provided an update on the man’s condition, writing, “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.” quotes the Mirror.Trump announces major deal on weight loss drug prices
The meeting focused on expanding access and lowering costs of weight loss medications, part of the administration’s new healthcare initiative. President Donald Trump announced agreements with Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk to cut prices on some of their most widely used obesity treatments, according to CNBC.Under the new plan, GLP-1 drug prices will be reduced for Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries, and discounted treatments will be made available directly to consumers through a government website set to launch in January 2026.
