‘We Have An Emergency’: White House Briefing Abruptly Grinds To A Halt

The White House briefing came to a sudden pause Tuesday after a reporter passed out in the back of the room.

One person alerted White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre of an emergency as a reporter in the back of the room fell unconscious. Jean-Pierre then left the podium to assist, followed by the entrance of medical personnel.

“We have an emergency!” the individual said.

“Oh, hold on. Did somebody pass out?” Jean-Pierre asked, followed by her walking to the back of the room.

The briefing remained postponed for over a minute until the reporter regained consciousness. Jean-Pierre then returned to the podium and confirmed there was a massive heat wave in the room, indicating the temperature caused the incident. (Read more from “‘We Have An Emergency’: White House Briefing Abruptly Grinds To A Halt” HERE)