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Woman Collapses at Trump’s Kentucky Rally, Prompting Pause as Dr. Oz Assists

Assistance from CMS chief Dr. Mehmet Oz and first responders ended the interruption; no immediate update on the attendee’s condition followed.

Overview

  • The incident occurred around 5:15 p.m. local time at Verst Logistics in Hebron, Kentucky, when a woman standing on the risers behind the president fainted, according to pool reports.
  • President Trump halted his remarks, asked for a doctor, told responders to take their time, and suggested playing “Ave Maria” during the pause, though the song did not play.
  • Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz joined first responders, signaled a thumbs-up, and helped escort the woman from the risers.
  • Some live coverage briefly cut to a “Resuming Shortly” card before the event resumed roughly seven minutes later.
  • Trump restarted his speech with a quip referencing California Gov. Gavin Newsom, and the White House did not immediately provide a medical update on the attendee.