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A White House press conference on Thursday took a dramatic turn when a pharmaceutical executive suddenly collapsed midway through President Donald Trump’s live address on drug pricing reforms.
The event, held at the White House briefing room, was attended by top pharmaceutical executives, government officials, and members of the press. President Trump had just begun outlining his administration’s latest efforts to tackle soaring prescription drug prices when the incident occurred.
According to eyewitnesses, the unnamed executive appeared to lose balance and fell to the floor without warning, prompting an immediate halt to the proceedings. Secret Service agents and medical personnel at the venue swiftly rushed to his aid, while the president momentarily paused his remarks.
In a visibly concerned tone, Trump asked aides to “get medical help immediately,” before stepping aside to allow paramedics access. After several minutes of emergency response, the executive was reportedly stabilized and taken out of the room for further medical evaluation.
The White House later issued a brief statement confirming the incident and assuring the public that the individual was receiving appropriate medical care. “We can confirm that a participant at today’s event experienced a medical emergency. Our thoughts are with him and his family,” the statement read.Family games
The incident sparked a wave of reactions on social media, with many praising the quick response of medical teams while others expressed concern about the stressful pace and pressure faced by industry executives amid ongoing health sector reforms.
The press briefing was later concluded behind closed doors, with Trump’s team expected to release a summary of the key policy points discussed before the disruption.
Observers say the dramatic moment underscores the high-stakes atmosphere surrounding current debates on pharmaceutical pricing and healthcare reform in the United States.
