"And when any White House experiences a humiliating defeat. And believe me, I've been part of those, the instinct is often most of the time to change the subject. I mean, roll out a new policy, hold a big event, make any announcement of any kind, basically to get people to talk about anything other than the absolute shellacking that you just took at the polls."
"MEHMET OZ, CMS ADMINISTRATOR: Americans will lose 135 million pounds by the midterms but I don't measure it in pounds. I measure it in save lives. People can sleep again because they can breathe when they go to bed. Folks whose knees don't hurt, people who don't have heart attacks, renal failure, dementia, all the things we know are associated with obesity, and much more."
President Donald Trump appeared to nod off during an Oval Office event focused on obesity treatments and so-called fat drugs. A related press conference included a medical emergency that went viral. Dr. Mehmet Oz, identified as CMS administrator, outlined projected benefits such as 135 million pounds lost, fewer heart attacks, renal failure, dementia, and improved sleep. Jen Psaki highlighted the moment and noted recent Republican election losses and the administration's effort to shift attention with a policy announcement. Video showed the president slumped with his eyes closed while Oz spoke, generating widespread attention and commentary.
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