One of Donald Trump’s top political strategists, Alex Bruesewitz, startled attendees at the New York Young Republican Club Gala on Sunday evening when he collapsed during his speech. The sudden incident sparked widespread concern and speculation about his health.
Bruesewitz, the CEO of X Strategies and a key architect behind President-elect Donald Trump’s victorious 2024 campaign, was speaking as an honored guest at the Manhattan event when he began showing signs of distress, reported Mediate.
Eyewitnesses reported that Bruesewitz started slurring his words before abruptly stopping mid-sentence. Moments later, he collapsed to his side, prompting audible gasps and a rush of attendees scrambling to provide assistance. Panic filled the room as others called for help.
ALEX BRUESEWITZ COLLAPSES ON STAGE AT NYRRC EVENT.pic.twitter.com/IlALSqsLbo
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Although the specific cause of his collapse has not yet been disclosed, event organizers reassured the crowd shortly afterward that Bruesewitz was receiving medical attention and was “responsive backstage.”
Jack Posobiec, a prominent MAGA commentator and guest at the event, shared updates on social media regarding Bruesewitz’s condition. “All levels are normal,” Posobiec posted on Twitter, adding that Bruesewitz appeared to be in good spirits after the incident. To lighten the situation, Posobiec revealed Bruesewitz’s humorous remark: “The only thing he asked me was, ‘Did it look cool?’”
Later in the evening, President-elect Donald Trump addressed the incident via phone during the gala, the outlet noted. “Alex is a tough son of a gun. I know he’ll be fine,” Trump assured attendees. “He’s a very special guy, and I want to say hello to him.”
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Looks like a suffered a stroke or a TIA to me.