During President Donald Trump's speech at Verst Logistics in Hebron, Kentucky on Wednesday, Dr. Mehmet Oz sprang into action to assist an older woman who collapsed. About halfway through Trump's address, the woman behind the president's riser required medical attention, prompting Trump to inquire if there was a doctor present. A medical team, including Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator Dr. Oz, promptly responded to the situation.
Acknowledging the swift response of the first responders, Trump paused his speech and observed as emergency medical personnel attended to the woman. He even requested a song to be played in the meantime, suggesting "Ave Maria" if the backstage crew could hear him. Despite the song not playing, Trump expressed his satisfaction with the care being provided to the woman, urging everyone to take their time as she was being assisted.
As the woman was being escorted away by the first responders, Trump recognized Dr. Oz among the team aiding her, expressing his appreciation for the doctor's assistance. This incident marked another instance of Oz, a former heart surgeon, lending his medical expertise during a medical emergency while serving in the Trump administration.
This event was reminiscent of previous occasions where Oz had assisted during medical episodes within the administration. In April, during Oz's swearing-in ceremony, he rushed to help a young girl who fainted near the Resolute Desk in the Oval Office. The girl was later confirmed to be a family member of Oz. Similarly, in November, Oz intervened when a man collapsed in the Oval Office during a press conference held by President Trump.
0 Comments