On April 18, 2025, Dr. Mehmet Oz’s swearing-in as Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services was
dramatically interrupted by a medical emergency involving his granddaughter, Philomena. The ceremony, held in the Oval Office and attended by President Donald Trump and Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr,
quickly turned tense when Philomena fainted mid-event.As Trump delivered remarks, one of Dr. Oz’s daughters shouted, “Philo fainted, prompting Dr. Oz to rush to her aid. White House aides swiftly evacuated the room, halting the ceremony. A video capturing the chaotic aftermath shows the family helping,
