Oblivious to what was unfolding, Trump continued his speech – in which he was at the time attacking California Governor Gavin Newsom – before being alerted to the situation by people shouting “medic, medic”
Donald Trump’s rally speech in Kentucky was interrupted tonight, as a medical emergency unfolded immediately behind the US President.
An elderly Trump supporter standing on the podium behind Trump began to sway and looked unwell. Other supporters moved out of the way to allow her to brace herself on the barrier – but after a few moments she appeared to lose consciousness and was helped to the floor.
Oblivious to what was unfolding behind him, Trump continued his speech – in which he was at the time attacking California Governor Gavin Newsom – before being alerted to the situation by people shouting “medic, medic.”
Trump turned and saw what was happening and said: “Is there a doctor in the house please?” He told those rushing to the fan’s aide to “take your time….we have all the time. These people are great people. We have all the time.”
As medics arrived to assist, Trump added: “First responders are incredible, by the way.” He then said to the crowd: “Wanna hear a song? Let’s see if the people backstage are listening to me. How about “Ave Maria?”
TV doctor-turned Trump administration health official Dr Oz was among those assisting the woman who collapsed.
“It’s Dr Oz, can you believe it?” Trump said as the crowd applauded. “Dr Oz! Wow, he’s a good doctor.”
Trump is visiting Kentucky on his “affordability tour”. In November, the White House announced that Trump would travel the country more frequently in an attempt to stave off a drubbing in this year’s midterm elections by showing he’s taking America’s cost of living crisis seriously.
Up to the point of interruption, he had spent most of the speech talking about the war in Iran, which has sent US petrol prices skyrocketing.
The US national average petrol price as of today is $3.578 a gallon – nearly 60 cents higher than it was a month ago, according to the US motoring and travel organisation AAA.
He also gave several shout-outs to Youtuber-turned mid-level boxer Jake Paul, who is in the audience. Paul is a Trump supporter.