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President Donald Trump was forced to pause his speech in Hebron, Kentucky, due to an medical emergency in the crowd behind him.
When he became aware of the incident, Trump called for a doctor, and encouraged emergency workers to, "take your time, please." Among those who responded was Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Dr. Mehmet Oz, who assisted her from the audience.
"First responders are incredible," Trump said as the woman received care. "She looks great."
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Trump also requested a song, "Ave Maria," which was never played during the delay.
When the woman was brought to her feet, she received a cheer from the audience as the president pumped his fists. In photos and videos of the incident posted to social media, she smiles as she sees Trump, and appears to tell him, "You're the best president there's ever been. I'm sorry."
After a lengthy break, Trump joked, "We're talking about Gavin Newscum [Newsom]. Doesn't seem like a very good subject right now. It made that young lady not feel so good. Anyway."
Trump's Trip to Kentucky, Ohio: What to Know
The president toured an Ohio pharmaceutical company on Wednesday and made a political stop in a nearby Kentucky congressional district represented by Thomas Massie, a Republican he hopes to unseat, seeking to project economic and political strength as the war in Iran unsettles financial markets and weighs on his poll numbers.
Trump posted on his social media site during his Wednesday trip, “The Republican Party’s Worst ‘Congressman,’ EVER, Thomas Massie."
Massie said he hoped the president would use the trip to focus on helping the district. He told the Cincinnati Inquirer that Trump’s endorsement was “all my opponent has going for him,” adding that Gallrein had promised to be a “rubber stamp” in Washington. “I don’t think people here want a rubber stamp,” Massie said.
The president listed his administration’s accomplishments and told the crowd the upcoming midterm elections were critical to maintaining momentum. “The midterms are going to be very, very important to keep it going,” Trump said.
Trump also joked about his pronunciation of Kentucky, saying “Kenn‑tucky” and claiming it matched how locals speak. He said the stock market had repeatedly reached new highs since his reelection in 2024, without referencing more recent market declines.
Trump also visited Thermo Fisher Scientific in suburban Cincinnati, where he highlighted his administration’s push to pressure major drugmakers to lower prescription prices to levels closer to those paid overseas.
Updates: 3/11/26, 7 p.m. ET: This article was updated with new information and remarks.
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