'Worth A Thousand Words': Stephen Colbert Spots The Pic That Defines Trump

Stephen Colbert Highlights Viral Oval Office Moment

On Thursday, Stephen Colbert of the “Late Show” pointed out a shocking incident in the Oval Office that quickly went viral. During an announcement about lowering the cost of weight-loss drugs, a guest suddenly collapsed. Remarkably, President Donald Trump showed no visible reaction to the event.

Colbert’s Commentary on the Incident

Colbert played the footage capturing the moment the man fainted. He humorously noted,

“But thankfully, the room was full of exactly who you want in a medical emergency: pharmaceutical executives.”
He added,
“Someone maximize shareholder value!”

Despite the president’s inaction, Colbert praised the swift response of most people present, noting the guest was reportedly doing well afterward. He did, however, point out that not everyone reacted promptly. Showing a viral photo from the scene, Colbert said,

“’Cuz this photo’s been going around. Take a look at this photo, this viral photo from after the fainting. Look at that.”
The image depicts several individuals assisting the collapsed man while the president appeared occupied with something else.

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Author’s summary: Colbert spotlighted President Trump’s surprising lack of response during a medical emergency in the Oval Office, contrasting it with the swift aid from others present.

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