An unexpected event took place at the White House on Thursday, November 6. A man suddenly fainted just as President Donald Trump was announcing new measures to reduce the cost of weight loss drugs. The unusual occurrence quickly gained attention, with many discussing Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy’s actions during the incident.

As the man collapsed on the floor of the Oval Office behind the iconic Resolute Desk, White House officials swiftly instructed the press to leave. The White House Medical Unit was quick to respond to the emergency, ensuring that the gentleman received the help he needed. “The White House Medical Unit quickly jumped into action, and the gentleman is okay,” explained White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt.

During the commotion, Dr. Oz was also present and assisted the man who fainted. Meanwhile, President Trump remained standing at his desk as cameras continued to capture the scene. Social media was buzzing with opinions and reactions about the incident.

“He went back and got a wet towel and came over and [the man] was on the floor,” the source continues. “When they were first propping him up, Kennedy ran in the other room and got a chair for him.”

White House deputy press secretary Kush Desai reacted furiously to a post on X that criticized Kennedy for leaving the room.

“The Secretary rushed to get medical assistance while others tended to the man, you ghoul,” said Desai.

According to PEOPLE’s source, the man who collapsed was in “pretty bad shape”.

“He tried to sit up for a while but he was definitely pale and they laid him down again and then they took him out on a gurney.”