The president was giving a speech in Hebron, Ky.

Trump requests ‘Ave Maria’ at rally after woman collapses, Dr. Oz rushes to help

The president was giving a speech in Hebron, Ky.

By Daysia Tolentino

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March 12, 2026 1:15 p.m. ET

Donald Trump; Dr. Mehmet Oz. Credit:

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After a woman collapsed at Donald Trump's rally Hebron, Ky., the president called for any doctors in the room to assist. One famous physician answered the call: Dr. Oz.

The president, 79, stopped by a packaging facility to address the affordability crisis on Wednesday afternoon. The crowd was filled with supporters in "Make America Great Again" hats and holding "Bigger Paychecks" signs. While going on a screed about Calif. Governor Gavin Newsom, one of these supporters slumped over and fell behind him. Numerous bystanders waved for assistance, prompting the president to turn around and call over medics.

"Take your time," Trump said, addressing first responders. "We have all the time. These are great people. They waited so long. Hours and hours. They're great people right? We all have time, right?"

President Donald Trump speaks on stage at Verst Logistics on March 11, 2026 in Hebron, Ky.

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Dr. Oz, the 65-year-old longtime TV host-turned- government official, aided medics in checking on the woman. After a few minutes of waiting, the president suggested the venue play Luciano Pavarotti's rendition of "Ave Maria" by Franz Schubert for encouragement.

"Want to play a song?" Trump said. "Do you think the people backstage are listening to me? How about 'Ave Maria' because this is going to be ok? How about putting it on right now?"

The woman eventually stood up with the assistance of medics and Dr. Oz, who gave Trump a thumbs up as he helped her exit the crowd. The president asserted that "she looks great" and thanked Oz for his help.

“It’s Dr. Oz!” Trump said. "Can you believe it? Dr. Oz! And he’s a good doctor. Thank you, Oz."

Dr. Mehmet Oz, administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, gives a thumbs up after helping a woman who fainted.

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Dr. Oz was appointed to run the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services last year, working closely with Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy. Interestingly, he has had to assist in quite a few medical emergencies since his time in the administration began.

During Oz's swearing-in ceremony, his granddaughter Philomena fainted, although she quickly recovered. The famed doctor also helped an Oval Office visitor who collapsed during a meeting between Trump and pharmaceutical representatives.

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