Young Girl Faints During Dr. Mehmet Oz’s Swearing-In Ceremony at the White House

A swearing-in ceremony at the Oval Office took an unexpected turn on Friday when a young girl, identified as a minor family member of Dr. Mehmet Oz, fainted during the official proceedings. Dr. Oz was being sworn in as the new Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) under President Donald Trump.

According to an official White House statement, "A minor family member fainted during Dr. Oz's swearing-in ceremony in the Oval Office. We are happy to say she is okay."

President Trump had been answering questions from members of the press when the incident occurred. In response, White House press staff promptly directed reporters to leave the room, calling out, “Press out. Out, press, out.”

Dr. Oz, who had been standing behind the President, immediately moved to assist the young girl. She regained her composure quickly and was escorted out of the room, appearing to be in stable condition.

Despite the brief disruption, the ceremony continued, marking the beginning of Dr. Oz's tenure leading the federal health agency. In his new role, Oz will oversee the Medicare and Medicaid programs, assuming leadership at a critical time when Medicaid is under heightened scrutiny. Congressional Republicans are currently pushing for significant budget cuts to help fund elements of President Trump’s policy agenda, including a proposed extension of the 2017 tax cuts.

Dr. Oz, a longtime medical professional and television personality, now steps into a position with vast influence over healthcare access for millions of Americans—particularly the elderly and low-income populations who rely on the federal programs he now oversees.