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Medical Scare Pauses Oval Office Event on GLP‑1 Prices as White House Says Guest Is OK

The announcement unveiled agreements with Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk to lower prices on popular weight‑loss drugs.

Overview

  • Dr. Mehmet Oz and other attendees helped the man to the floor as live feeds were cut and reporters were escorted from the Oval Office.
  • The briefing resumed about 30 minutes later, with President Trump saying the guest felt lightheaded and was fine under medical care.
  • Novo Nordisk corrected early reports that named Gordon Findlay as the person who fainted, stating he was not present at the event.
  • Officials did not disclose the cause of the episode, and the White House Medical Unit provided immediate treatment on site.
  • The policy rollout highlighted discounted GLP‑1 treatments from Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk, expanded public coverage, and a planned TrumpRx direct‑to‑consumer platform.