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Trump Criticized for Inaction During Health Drug Announcement

11/7/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump faced criticism after a man collapsed during a weight loss drug announcement in the Oval Office.
Trump remained seated as others rushed to assist, drawing mockery from Jon Stewart's The Daily Show.
Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove and other critics used the incident to question his concern for health care.
Dr. Mehmet Oz defended Trump, saying he later spoke with the man's wife and calmed her down.

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U.S. President Donald Trump faced criticism after a man collapsed during a weight loss drug announcement in the Oval Office.
Trump remained seated as others rushed to assist, drawing mockery from Jon Stewart's The Daily Show.
Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove and other critics used the incident to question his concern for health care.
Dr. Mehmet Oz defended Trump, saying he later spoke with the man's wife and calmed her down.