Users of X, formerly known as Twitter, shared an old video of Barack Obama helping a guest who fainted during an Obamacare event. The clip led to comparisons with how Trump handled a similar situation.
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On Thursday (6), a man fainted during a press conference at the White House announcing price reductions for the obesity drugs Zepbound and Wegovy.
The man was assisted and laid on the floor by people in the room. While he was feeling unwell, Donald Trump stood nearby without taking any action.
Internet users compared the incident to a similar situation involving Barack Obama.
+Watch the moment Barack Obama helps the guest
The then U.S. president was participating in a press conference in the White House garden about the Obamacare website when Karmel Allison, the guest of honor, began to faint.
A woman standing next to Allison tried to hold her hand, while Obama turned and caught her before she fell. “You’re okay. I’m here. I’ve got you,” said the then president.
“That happens when I talk too long,” Barack Obama joked to ease the tension.
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