Oval Office Chaos: Guest Collapses During Trump’s Press Conference — Public Divided Over President’s Reaction

A routine White House press conference turned tense when a guest suddenly collapsed behind President Donald Trump and Dr. Mehmet Oz as they discussed lowering costs for popular weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy.

Witnesses described the moment as shocking — cameras captured Dr. Oz rushing to help, while White House medical staff quickly responded. The fallen guest, an Eli Lilly representative, was treated immediately and later confirmed to be in stable condition.

Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt reassured reporters: “The White House Medical Unit acted swiftly — he’s doing fine.” Eli Lilly CEO David Ricks added that the warm room and long standing time likely caused the fainting spell.

However, Trump’s calm demeanor as others aided the guest sparked intense social media debate. Critics accused him of appearing “indifferent” and more concerned with optics than empathy. Supporters countered that the president “let professionals do their job.”

After the brief interruption, Trump resumed speaking, saying, “He’s fine — just needed a doctor’s care.”

Still, the viral footage has reignited questions about Trump’s leadership style and compassion under pressure.