What happened at White House? Trump's press conference ends abruptly after Dr Oz's swearing-in

President Donald Trump's press conference, during Dr Mehmet Oz's swearing-in ceremony, after a young girl fainted

Updated on: Apr 19, 2025, 24:11:22 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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President Donald Trump's press conference, after Dr Mehmet Oz's swearing-in ceremony, after a young girl fainted. Reporters were asked to immediately leave the premises as Dr Oz, the head of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and other officials rushed towards the person. TMZ later reported that the girl was Dr Oz's granddaughter.

President Donald Trump speaks with reporters during a swearing in ceremony for Dr. Mehmet Oz (AP)

In a video from the scene, Dr Oz's daughter Daphne can be heard shouting, ‘Phil fainted, Phil fainted, Dad, go’, before the TV show host and physician rushed towards his granddaughter.

This came as Trump discussed Iran during the post-ceremony press question-and-answer session. Dr Oz's granddaughter was soon back on her feet and was taken out of the room.

Who is Dr Mehmet Oz?

Dr Mehmet Oz is a cardiothoracic surgeon, television personality, and author known for hosting ‘The Dr. Oz Show’ (2009–2022), a daytime health and wellness program. Born June 11, 1960, in Cleveland, Ohio, he earned his medical degree from Harvard University and an MBA from the Wharton School. Oz gained fame promoting health advice, though some recommendations, like certain weight-loss supplements, faced criticism for lacking scientific backing. He authored several New York Times bestsellers, including the ‘YOU’ series. In 2022, he ran as a Republican for a US Senate seat in Pennsylvania but lost to John Fetterman.

Dr Oz has been married to Lisa Oz since 1985, they have four children: Daphne, Arabella, Zoe, and Oliver. Born to Turkish immigrants, Oz maintains strong ties to his heritage, holding dual US-Turkish citizenship.

The 64-year-old will now manage health insurance programs for roughly half the country. He was confirmed by the Congress earlier this month in a 53-45 vote. Department of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. swore in Oz on Friday.

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Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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