A White House event hosted by President Donald Trump was temporarily halted on Thursday when a guest fainted during a significant announcement about reducing the cost of weight-loss medications. The incident occurred in the Oval Office as a representative from one of the two pharmaceutical companies invited to unveil the pricing agreement was speaking. The man suddenly collapsed to the floor, prompting immediate action from attendees. President Trump, who was seated at the time, stood up and remained behind his desk as several individuals, including Dr. Mehmet Oz, the administrator for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, rushed to assist the unconscious guest. The White House Medical Unit swiftly intervened, and the individual was reported to be in stable condition. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt later confirmed, ‘The gentleman is okay.’ The event resumed approximately an hour later, continuing its focus on the groundbreaking price reduction initiative for weight-loss drugs.
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