Trump adviser faints again at hospital after falling over lectern in NYC

The news isn't stellar for one of President-elect Donald Trump's top advisors, after he was rushed off stage and to a hospital following a fainting episode, as The New York Post reported.

After falling over a lectern on stage at a Young Republican gala in New York City on Sunday night, Alex Bruesewitz, a top adviser for President-elect Donald Trump, is still in the hospital on Monday.

“He is still admitted to a hospital in New York where he has undergone a series of tests. Please keep this young fighter in your thoughts and prayers,” Bruesewitz’s lawyer Joseph D. McBride wrote on X Monday morning.

Update on the health of my client & friend @alexbruesewitz:

He is still admitted to a hospital in New York where he has undergone a series of tests.

Please keep this young fighter in your thoughts and prayers. pic.twitter.com/42hRPAA1IT

— Joseph D. McBride, Esq. (@McBrideLawNYC) December 16, 2024

The Second Spell

During his stay at the hospital, he is said to have experienced yet another episode of fainting, as stated by sources who talked with The Post.

Two individuals who are familiar with the incident have stated that Bruesewitz, who is 27 years old, experienced the second episode of fainting after being put in medical care. Prior to the tragedy that occurred at the gala, he gave off the impression of being totally well.

He was enthusiastically praising the New York Young Republican Club and offering shout-outs to key participants when he began to slur his words.

As he fell forward over the lectern, he managed to say, "I'm forgetting my words," before falling forward.

Immediately After

Raheem Kassam, the master of ceremonies and a former aide of British conservative politician Nigel Farage, later told the audience that Bruesewitz was doing well after the faiting, and even asked if he "look[ed] cool" as he fell.

"I talked to our friend Alex Bruesewitz and you know what he said to me? He goes 'Did I at least look cool?' I said Alex, you used gravity like I've seen nobody use gravity before in their lives," Kassam said. "But he's recuperating back there, so give him a big cheer so he'll hear you."

In addition, Trump reportedly told the New York Post that he thinks Bruesewitz will be alright after the collapse.

"I know that Alex is going to be fine because he’s a tough son of a gun," Trump said. "There’s no doubt about that. So I want to say hello to Alex, because he’s a very special guy."