Alex Bruesewitz, a campaign adviser to President-elect Donald Trump, unexpectedly fainted during a speech at the 112th Annual New York Young Republican Club Gala.
The Washington Examiner reported that he later attributed his fainting to taking his impersonation of Joe Biden too far, which he shared on social media.
The incident occurred on a Sunday night when Bruesewitz was delivering his speech, which he began to slur and mumble incoherently before collapsing.
Immediately after his collapse, medical professionals at the event provided first aid. Bruesewitz was then rushed to NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital for further treatment.
The following day, Bruesewitz described his experience as surreal on X (formerly Twitter) and shared a light-hearted comment about his performance, linking it to a debate performance by Joe Biden.
Bruesewitz joked about the incident, suggesting he might have taken his Biden impression a bit too far.
Despite the humor, he expressed sincere gratitude towards the attending medical team for their exceptional care.
Donald Trump commented on the situation, assuring the public of Bruesewitz's recovery and praising his toughness and character. He emphasized, "Alex is going to be fine because he's a tough son of a gun, a very special guy."
This event has sparked discussions about the physical demands placed on campaign advisers during election seasons and the importance of having medical staff on hand at major political events.
The gala organizers have since stated they will review and improve their health safety protocols to ensure the well-being of all participants in future events.
Bruesewitz has reassured everyone of his quick recovery and has returned to his campaign duties with a renewed sense of commitment and caution.
Unfortunately, even with campaign season over, the real work is just beginning for Bruesewitz and the entire MAGA political movement.
With Trump in office over the next four years, there will be a lot of work for advisors and other political figures.
Bruesewitz in particular will be extremely busy as his organization works to take out Republicans who oppose Trump's agenda over the next four years.
