Summary
Former President Donald Trump’s town hall event in Oaks, Pennsylvania, was disrupted twice by medical emergencies, leading him to cut the program short. Attendees reportedly fainted due to the heat in the venue, prompting Trump to make light of the situation while ensuring that medical assistance was provided.
During the event, which took place at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, Trump acknowledged the discomfort caused by the warm conditions and expressed concern for the well-being of his supporters. After the first medical incident, he requested that “Ave Maria” be played while medics attended to the affected individual. Following a second incident, Trump humorously remarked about the heat and suggested that fainting could help attendees “lose weight.” Despite these interruptions, he continued the event with music, turning it into an impromptu concert rather than a traditional town hall discussion. This gathering occurred amidst a critical period in the presidential campaign, with both Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris actively campaigning in Pennsylvania, a key battleground state.
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