A medical emergency interrupted a White House press conference and forced former President Donald Trump to cut his speech short. The incident occurred during a formal event in which Trump was swearing in Dr. Mehmet Oz—a well-known television personality—as the new Administrator for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
According to reports, including coverage from the Irish Star, the situation became tense when a young girl fainted during the ceremony. The unexpected medical incident prompted White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt to immediately end the briefing. She asked members of the press to leave the room so that the medical issue could be addressed privately and without disruption.
Shortly after the event, the White House released a public statement confirming what had taken place. They clarified that the girl who fainted was a minor family member attending the ceremony. “A minor family member fainted during Dr. Oz’s swearing-in ceremony in the Oval Office,” the official statement read. The White House also provided reassurance that the child was doing well following the incident, saying, “We are glad to hear that she is doing well.”
Despite the disruption, the event continued privately after the medical situation was under control. Dr. Oz, who was accompanied by his family, remained focused on his new role, while Trump expressed his support and concern for the child involved. The moment was unexpected but handled swiftly and professionally by the White House staff.