A medical scare involving Dr. Mehmet Oz’s family member interrupted a White House ceremony, drawing attention away from the proceedings and prompting an immediate evacuation of reporters and attendees.
Dr. Mehmet Oz had just been sworn in as the administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services on Friday, April 18, when his 11-year-old granddaughter, Philomena, reportedly fainted during the ceremony, abruptly halting remarks by President Donald Trump.
The event was held in the Oval Office and officiated by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Dr. Oz stood with family members, including his wife, Lisa, and children Daphne, Arabella, Zoe, and Oliver. Several grandchildren were also present, positioned on the other side of the Resolute Desk.
President Trump was delivering remarks on Oz’s appointment when the incident occurred. In the course of his speech, Trump shifted to the topic of nuclear weapons and warned those in attendance that they would be in “great danger” if Iran became armed with a nuclear weapon.
During this moment, a commotion broke out in the room. Footage from the event shows journalists reacting as the situation unfolded. One of Oz’s daughters can be heard saying, “Philo fainted, Philo fainted. Dad, go!” Oz walked over to check on his granddaughter before returning to Trump’s side.
White House aides quickly intervened and began ushering people out. “Everybody out!” one aide yelled. Another added, “Get out right now.” A third voice was heard instructing, “No photos.”
Although the video did not capture the moment of Philomena’s collapse, it did show Daphne and Oliver helping her out of the room. Philomena appeared to be ill as they exited. The footage then cuts off...CONTNUE READING