During a press briefing on Friday, former President Donald Trump had to cut his remarks short as an unexpected incident forced an early end to the event. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt swiftly brought the conference to a close, urging reporters to vacate the room without delay.
The briefing coincided with the swearing-in of Dr. Mehmet Oz, the well-known television figure who had recently been appointed to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) during Trump’s second term.
The live broadcast was abruptly interrupted just as the event was winding down, with screens going black mid-coverage. According to FOX News, a medical emergency involving one of Dr. Oz’s children prompted the sudden disruption, leading to their immediate removal from the Oval Office.
BREAKING: Someone collapsed inside the Oval Office, just as Trump warned that lives will be in danger if Iran gets a nuke, and “Dr” Mehmet Oz stands by smiling awkwardly while the collapsed person needs help.
Perfect metaphor for the Trump Admin.pic.twitter.com/vIDtpUf3OV
— Really American 🇺🇸 (@ReallyAmerican1) April 18, 2025
Witnesses described a tense atmosphere as Dr. Oz quickly moved to assist, while his wife, Lisa Oz, appeared visibly distressed. President Trump momentarily stepped away from the podium to assess the situation before the room was cleared.
A FOX News anchor reported, “We’re seeing members of the press being ushered out—we’re not sure what exactly is happening, but it appears to be a medical situation.”
Footage later surfaced showing a young girl being gently assisted out of the room. As of now, no official comment has been released by the White House regarding the incident.