On social media, many viewers were stunned after a viral video showed Donald Trump cutting his speech short due to an unexpected medical emergency at a White House event.
President Donald Trump abruptly ended a White House speech due to a medical emergency involving Dr. Mehmet Oz’s granddaughter during a swearing-in.
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Trump’s Ceremony for Dr. Oz was interrupted by a sudden medical emergency in the Oval Office
What was supposed to be a routine swearing-in ceremony for Dr. Mehmet Oz quickly turned chaotic.
Donald Trump was in the process of officially appointing Oz as the administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Suddenly, an emergency occurred, causing Trump to leave the podium.
The situation escalated unexpectedly, leaving everyone in shock.
The event was being broadcast live when the screen abruptly went black.
It prompted confusion and speculation from viewers and media outlets.
Dr. Oz’s Granddaughter collapsed during the ceremony
Eyewitnesses report Dr. Oz’s Granddaughter collapsed during the eremony, causing panic among family.
According to FOX News and multiple eyewitnesses, 11-year-old Philomena Oz, Dr. Oz’s granddaughter, collapsed during the ceremony.
The footage showed Trump quickly stepping away from the podium.
Meanwhile, Dr. Oz rushed to his granddaughter, who appeared visibly unwell. Oz’s wife, Lisa, along with their children — Daphne, Oliver, Arabella, and Zoe — were also present.
The moment was both emotional and chaotic, with everyone visibly concerned.
A family member was reportedly heard shouting, “Philo fainted, Philo fainted. Dad, go!” as panic set in within the room.
White House respond to the incident
WhiReacted Swiftly, Forcing Reporters to Exit With Urgent Instructions to Avoid Filming
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt urgently directed reporters to leave the room immediately.
She was seen repeating commands such as “No photos” and “Get out now.”
Cameras did not capture the actual moment of collapse. However, later footage showed Philomena being helped out by visibly shaken family members.
A White House spokesperson later confirmed the incident, stating: “A minor family member fainted during the ceremony. We’re happy to report she’s okay.”
The statement helped ease public concern after widespread speculation. This was triggered by the sudden broadcast interruption and Trump’s hasty exit.
Dr. Oz’s Medical Career and Controversies Resurface After High-Profile Swearing-In at the White House
Dr. Mehmet Oz, former host of The Dr. Oz Show, has faced significant controversy over his promotion of questionable health products.
Additionally, he has also been criticized for offering unverified medical advice. A 2014 BMJ study revealed that nearly half of his televised health recommendations lacked solid scientific evidence.
This raised serious concerns within the medical community about the credibility of his advice. Notably, Oz once called green coffee extract a “magic weight loss cure,” a claim later challenged by the Federal Trade Commission.
Despite criticisms and public backlash, the Senate confirmed Dr. Oz’s CMS appointment earlier this month in a 53–45 vote.
His swearing-in, however, will now be remembered more for the sudden Donald Trump medical emergency than for the political milestone itself.