People Discuss Donald Trump’s Reaction to a Man Collapsing in the Oval Office During a Recent Press Conference
What began as a routine announcement in the Oval Office quickly spiraled into chaos and confusion when a man collapsed mid-event. President Donald Trump's reaction, or lack thereof, has left the internet fuming.
A press conference in the Oval Office was suddenly cut short on Thursday, November 6, 2025, after a pharmaceutical executive collapsed without warning during President Donald Trump's announcement of a federal drug pricing agreement.
A YouTube viewer slams President Trump's perceived indifference during the Oval Office emergency, posted on November 6, 2025 | Source: YouTube/@diarioas
The incident occurred as Trump sat at the Resolute Desk, flanked by top executives from Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk, gathered to introduce a plan to lower the cost and expand access to the popular weight-loss medications Zepbound and Wegovy.
Donald Trump looks on as Maziar Mike Doustdar, CEO of Novo Nordisk, speaks in the Oval Office during an event about weight-loss drugs at the White House in Washington, DC, on November 6, 2025 | Source: Getty Images
The executive who collapsed was later identified as Gordon Findlay, global brand director at Novo Nordisk. While Eli Lilly CEO David Ricks was delivering remarks, Findlay began to stagger visibly, prompting Ricks to pause immediately and turn toward him, calling out, "Are you okay? Gordon, are you okay?"
Eli Lilly CEO, David Ricks, turns as Gordon Findlay begins to collapse during the Oval Office event on November 6, 2025 | Source: YouTube/@fox5dc
As Ricks spoke, Dr. Mehmet Oz and a few others quickly rushed toward Findlay, surrounding and supporting him as he wavered. While they were holding him upright, Findlay collapsed in their arms and was carefully laid on the ground. Members of the press were then escorted out of the room.
Gordon Findlay is supported by colleagues as he begins to collapse during the Oval Office event on November 6, 2025 | Source: YouTube/@fox5dc
Photos and video clips captured the moment Trump stood silently behind the desk, watching but not intervening. The president's still, distant posture rapidly became a focal point online, triggering a wave of criticism.
Donald Trump stands still after Gordon Findlay fainted in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on November 6, 2025 | Source: Getty Images
Social media erupted in response. "Jeezus look at Trump during that... thank God Oz was there," one viewer wrote. "The way Trump just STANDS there," another posted. A third echoed the anger, "Trump just stands there!!!! Doesn't even ask for help."
Donald Trump looks on after Gordon Findlay fainted in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on November 6, 2025 | Source: Getty Images
One person added, "🙏 for this man. And trump just stands there." Video of the incident spread across social media, sparking widespread concern. "Is he ok??? I know that has to be scary. I hope he's ok!" one commenter said.
Gordon Findlay is steadied by colleagues as he begins to lose balance during the Oval Office event on November 6, 2025 | Source: YouTube/@fox5dc
Others focused on the president's expression, with one exclaiming, "His face!!!!!!" Another defended Trump, suggesting, "So Trump was shocked normal reaction what would you have done."
Donald Trump watches as others rush to help Gordon Findlay after he fainted in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on November 6, 2025 | Source: Getty Images
The press event was intended to promote a sweeping agreement between the government and major pharmaceutical companies to address the rising costs of weight-loss drugs. Both Zepbound and Wegovy have become increasingly in-demand across the United States.
Donald Trump makes an announcement in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on November 6, 2025 | Source: Getty Images
Findlay has served as Novo Nordisk's global brand director since September 2023 and is based in Basel, Switzerland.