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Fact Check: Did Novo Nordisk Executive Faint In Oval Office? Here's What Actually Happened

While TrumpRx is making headlines for lowering the prices of popular weight loss drugs, something else has also grabbed attention of many. A video from the Oval Office from the Thursday Press Conference when President Donald Trump was announcing the deal with the drugmakers, a man had collapsed. Many claimed that the person who collapsed was <span>Gordon Findlay</span>, who is <span>Novo Nordisk</span>'s executive. Dr Mehmet Oz, an American present and a physician was swift to check on the man who had collapsed. Independent journalist Eric Daugherty shared the video and wrote: "A man just passed out during President Trump's Oval Office announcement. <span>Dr Oz</span> Sprung into action and assisted him. Pray for him."

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The reason why many have identified the man as Gordon Findlay because in the video, David Ricks, CEO of Eli Lily could be heard asking, "You okay? Gordon, you okay?" Upon this, the White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said in the statement that "a representative with one of the companies fainted". However, no names were given.

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Novo Nordisk later clarified the claims, and in a statement to Newsweek, the company said, "Please be aware that CEO Mike Doustdar and EVP, US operations, Dave More were the only two Novo Nordisk representatives in the Oval Office."

Dr Oz had previously also helped out at the Oval office in April, when a child fainted while he was being sworn in. A woman, who many media outlets claimed, appeared to be Oz's daughter, Daphne, escorted the girl who had fainted. Later, the White House official confirmed to Fox News Digital that the girl was family member of Oz and had recovered.

<h2>What To Do When Someone Collapses?</h2>

If someone collapses in front of you, the first need is for someone to try simple <span>CPR</span> or cardiopulmonary resuscitation, while medical help is on its way. What must one keep in mind if someone collapses?

Check for any danger around the person, and give the shoulders of the person who collapsed a shake. Ask them if they can hear you, notes BBC. 

If there is no response, tilt their head back to ensure that the airway is clear. This may be enough for the person to again start breathing. 

If they are not breathing, this is when CPR becomes important.

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As per NHS, UK, there are two correct ways to practice CPR on adults:

This is to be carry out as a chest compression

<ul><li>Start with kneeling next to the person and place the heel of your hand on the breastbone at the centre of their chest. Place the palm of your other hand on top of the hand that is on their chest and interlock your fingers. </li><li>Position yourself so your shoulders are directly above your hands.</li><li>Using your body weight (not just your arms), press straight down by 5 to 6cm (2 to 2.5 inches) on their chest.</li><li>Keeping your hands on their chest, release the compression and allow their chest to return to its original position.</li><li>Repeat these compressions at a rate of 100 to 120 times a minute until an ambulance arrives or for as long as you can.</li></ul>

<ul><li>Place the heel of your hand on the center of the person's chest, then place the palm of your other hand on top and press down by 5 to 6cm (2 to 2.5 inches) at a steady rate of 100 to 120 compressions a minute.</li><li>After every 30 chest compressions, give 2 rescue breaths.</li><li>Tilt the person's head gently and lift the chin up with 2 fingers. Pinch the person's nose. Seal your mouth over their mouth and blow steadily and firmly into their mouth for about 1 second. Check that their chest rises. Give 2 rescue breaths.</li><li>Continue with cycles of 30 chest compressions and 2 rescue breaths until they begin to recover or emergency help arrives.</li></ul>

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While TrumpRx is making headlines for lowering the prices of popular weight loss drugs, something else has also grabbed attention of many. A video from the Oval Office from the Thursday Press Conference when President Donald Trump was announcing the deal with the drugmakers, a man had collapsed. Many claimed that the person who collapsed was Gordon Findlay, who is Novo Nordisk's executive. Dr Mehmet Oz, an American present and a physician was swift to check on the man who had collapsed. Independent journalist Eric Daugherty shared the video and wrote: "A man just passed out during President Trump's Oval Office announcement. Dr Oz Sprung into action and assisted him. Pray for him."Also Read: Epstein-Barr Virus May Be the Hidden Trigger Behind Lupus — Here’s What Scientists FoundIs The Man Gordon Findlay?The reason why many have identified the man as Gordon Findlay because in the video, David Ricks, CEO of Eli Lily could be heard asking, "You okay? Gordon, you okay?" Upon this, the White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said in the statement that "a representative with one of the companies fainted". However, no names were given.Also Read: Botulism Infant Formula Recall 2025: ByHeart Expands Nationwide Recall After 15 Babies HospitalizedNovo Nordisk later clarified the claims, and in a statement to Newsweek, the company said, "Please be aware that CEO Mike Doustdar and EVP, US operations, Dave More were the only two Novo Nordisk representatives in the Oval Office."Dr Oz had previously also helped out at the Oval office in April, when a child fainted while he was being sworn in. A woman, who many media outlets claimed, appeared to be Oz's daughter, Daphne, escorted the girl who had fainted. Later, the White House official confirmed to Fox News Digital that the girl was family member of Oz and had recovered.      Ozempic exec collapses in the Oval Office and RFK Jr. quietly walks out?pic.twitter.com/lHNzHKhJ2M&mdash; HustleBitch (@HustleBitch_) November 6, 2025 ]]> What To Do When Someone Collapses?If someone collapses in front of you, the first need is for someone to try simple CPR or cardiopulmonary resuscitation, while medical help is on its way. What must one keep in mind if someone collapses?Check for any danger around the person, and give the shoulders of the person who collapsed a shake. Ask them if they can hear you, notes BBC. If there is no response, tilt their head back to ensure that the airway is clear. This may be enough for the person to again start breathing. If they are not breathing, this is when CPR becomes important.Also Read: New Malaria Drug 2025: GanLum Outperforms Standard Treatment, Could Save MillionsHow To Do CPR The Right Way?As per NHS, UK, there are two correct ways to practice CPR on adults:Hands-only CPRThis is to be carry out as a chest compressionStart with kneeling next to the person and place the heel of your hand on the breastbone at the centre of their chest. Place the palm of your other hand on top of the hand that is on their chest and interlock your fingers. Position yourself so your shoulders are directly above your hands.Using your body weight (not just your arms), press straight down by 5 to 6cm (2 to 2.5 inches) on their chest.Keeping your hands on their chest, release the compression and allow their chest to return to its original position.Repeat these compressions at a rate of 100 to 120 times a minute until an ambulance arrives or for as long as you can.CPR with rescue breathsPlace the heel of your hand on the center of the person's chest, then place the palm of your other hand on top and press down by 5 to 6cm (2 to 2.5 inches) at a steady rate of 100 to 120 compressions a minute.After every 30 chest compressions, give 2 rescue breaths.Tilt the person's head gently and lift the chin up with 2 fingers. Pinch the person's nose. Seal your mouth over their mouth and blow steadily and firmly into their mouth for about 1 second. Check that their chest rises. Give 2 rescue breaths.Continue with cycles of 30 chest compressions and 2 rescue breaths until they begin to recover or emergency help arrives.