A drug manufacturer representative unexpectedly collapsed at President Donald Trump's news conference Thursday to announce the "most-favored nation" cost-cutting.
Dr. Mehmet Oz rushed to the gentleman as he fell.
"During the Most Favored Nations Oval Office Announcement, a representative with one of the companies fainted," White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt announced. "The White House Medical Unit quickly jumped into action, and the gentleman is OK.
"The press conference will resume shortly."
Members of the press were immediately ushered out of the news conference.
"Are you OK?" the speaker asked, stopping his briefing. "Gordon, are you OK?
"Press," security voices are heard saying. "Cameras. We're done rolling. Cameras. Thank you. Guys. Press. Thank you guys."
The man originally was incorrectly identified to be a global brand director for Ozempic manufacturer Novo Nordisk. However, the pharmaceutical company later shared a statement saying that its employee was not present at the event.
Newsmax reached out to the White House for confirmation on the man's true identity.
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