A viral video from the Oval Office has sparked controversy after Gordon Findlay, a Novo Nordisk executive, collapsed during a White House event, raising questions about Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s reaction.
The event, held on Thursday and hosted by President Donald Trump, aimed to announce a government agreement with pharmaceutical companies Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk to reduce obesity drug costs for millions of Americans. However, the policy announcement was overshadowed when Findlay suddenly lost his balance and fell near the Resolute Desk.
Mehmet Oz, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, quickly stepped in to assist Findlay, helping prevent further injury. Following the collapse, the press was immediately evacuated from the room.
"The person who collapsed was Novo Nordisk Global Brand Director Gordon Findlay. He was in the Oval Office to discuss a weight loss drug partnership. Press was immediately booted out on the emergency."
The incident garnered significant attention both from reporters present and social media users, leading to discussions about the handling of the situation and Kennedy Jr.’s response.
The original purpose of the event — to highlight the new deal on obesity medications — was largely overshadowed by the unexpected health emergency.
Author’s summary: A White House event on obesity drugs was disrupted when a Novo Nordisk executive collapsed, drawing widespread attention to Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s response and emergency actions taken.