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Trump Closes Eyes During Oval Office Event Announcing Lower Medicare and Medicaid Prices for Weight‑Loss Drugs

The episode renewed scrutiny of his stamina, overshadowing a CMS announcement led by Dr. Mehmet Oz on reduced costs for obesity medications.

Overview

  • Televised footage and AP photos showed the president leaning back with his eyes closed during the Oval Office announcement on obesity policy.
  • CMS administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz said Medicare and Medicaid will offer lower prices for weight‑loss drugs as part of the administration’s push on sleep and health.
  • California Governor Gavin Newsom posted “Dozy Don is back!” in response to the images from the event.
  • A man positioned behind the president stumbled and collapsed during the event in what was reported as an apparent fainting.
  • The moment revived past reports of Trump resting his eyes at public events, as allies pointed to his long hours and a recent MRI he described as “perfect.”