Did Novo Nordisk executive faint in Oval Office? Company clarifies amid buzz about Gordon Findlay

Man Faints During White House Press Conference

A press conference at the White House on Thursday was interrupted when a man fainted in the Oval Office. President Donald Trump was announcing a deal with drugmakers aimed at lowering the cost of obesity medications.

Incident and Immediate Response

A widely shared video shows the man collapsing during the announcement. Independent journalist Eric Daugherty posted the footage, stating:

A man just passed out during President Trump’s Oval Office announcement. Oz SPRUNG into action and assisted him. Pray for him.

Many viewers offered prayers for the man’s well-being as the broadcast was cut short.

Misidentification and Company Statement

The man was initially identified as Gordon Findlay, and some social media posts claimed he was a Novo Nordisk executive. For example, one post on X said:

BREAKING: Novo Nordisk executive Gordon Findlay collapses during Trump's announcement in Oval Office, announcement suspended.

However, Novo Nordisk clarified that neither Gordon Findlay nor any other unrelated individual fainted on behalf of the company. A company spokesperson said:

CEO Mike Doustdar and EVP, US Operations, Dave Moore were the only two Novo Nordisk representatives in the Oval Office. We hope the gentleman who suffered a medical incident today is okay.

White House Statement

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt explained the situation:

During the Most Favored Nations Oval Office Announcement, a representative with one of the companies fainted.

The identity of the man has not been officially confirmed beyond these statements.

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Hindustan Times Hindustan Times — 2025-11-06

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