It was actually a routine performance for the US president: Joe Biden received the Louisiana State University (LSU) women’s basketball team at the White House and congratulated them on their college title. The mood was cheerful, but suddenly fainting broke out during the speech.
One of the players standing behind the president collapsed. There was a moment of fright, and helpers immediately rushed to them. White House medical teams attended to player Sa’myah Smith, placed her in a wheelchair and removed her from the East Room.
Meanwhile, President Biden tried to calm the crowd by saying ceremonies require a lot of standing. After a few minutes’ break and a brief feedback to the team, the US President continued the ceremony. Later, when she picked up the microphone to speak, Mrs. Mulkey said that Smith was fine, but was a little embarrassed.
Player reports healthy
Sa’myah Smith later came forward in a YouTube video saying she did “amazing” again (see below). She doesn’t know why she lost consciousness for a moment. But she was a little hot and you had to stand for a while.
The last thing she remembers is turning to a coach and saying, “I think I’m going to pass out.” The overall White House experience was great, Smith said. In the video, she also presented a basketball that Biden had autographed. “It was worth it,” she said with a grin.
Source: Krone
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