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PRESIDENT Donald Trump abruptly ended a news conference and the press was rushed out of the room after an apparent medical emergency.
Trump was speaking to reporters at a swearing-in ceremony for Dr. Mehmet Oz when someone in the crowd reportedly collapsed.
The president was finishing up his speech with comments about the nuclear power situation in Iran when a member of the audience collapsed.
Guests immediately ran over to ensure the person was okay, as Karoline Leavitt instructed all the press to leave.
“Press out,” she said as the collapsed person received medical attention.
Trump stopped his speech mid-sentence as he momentarily left the podium to see what was happening.
Dr. Oz’s wife, Lisa, could be seen putting her hand over her mouth with a concerned look.
Others supported the collapsed attendee as they were escorted out of the Oval Office.
Dr. Oz was being sworn in to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services under President Trump.
The 64-year-old worked as a heart surgeon before he started his popular tv show.


