Dr. Oz Helps Older Woman Who Collapsed During Trump's Kentucky Speech

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During a speech by former President Donald Trump in Hebron, Kentucky, an older woman in the audience collapsed, prompting Trump to call for a doctor. Dr. Mehmet Oz, who was in attendance, rushed to provide medical assistance to the woman alongside other first responders.

Why it matters

Dr. Oz's quick response highlights his continued role in providing medical expertise during high-profile political events, building on previous instances where he has assisted individuals who have needed medical attention while in the presence of the former president.

The details

About halfway through Trump's remarks at Verst Logistics, the older woman behind the president's riser appeared to need medical attention, prompting Trump to ask the crowd if there was a doctor present. Dr. Oz, the former heart surgeon and current Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator, was among the first responders who rushed to help the woman. Trump paused his speech to allow the medical team to tend to the woman, at one point suggesting they play "Ave Maria" while she received care.

• The incident occurred about halfway through Trump's speech on Wednesday in Hebron, Kentucky.

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