An advisor from That of President-elect Trump campaign, Alex Bruesewitz, fainted and collapsed while speaking onstage at a New York Young Republican Club gala Sunday night.
Bruesewitz, 27, introduced incoming senior White House aide Dan Scavino in a location in Manhattan when he started stumbling over his words and passed out, according to a video on social media.
Several people quickly came to his aid after his collapse. It was not immediately clear what caused him to faint.
Master of ceremonies Raheem Kassam, who is also a former aide to British conservative politician Nigel Farage, later assured the audience that Bruesewitz was doing fine backstage and even asked if he “looked cool” when he passed out.
Alex Bruesewitz, center, is escorted backstage after collapsing on stage during a speech at the New York Young Republican Club’s annual Gala at Cipriani’s Wall Street in New York City on December 15. (Getty Images)
“I talked to our friend Alex Bruesewitz and you know what he said to me? He says, ‘Did I at least look cool?’ I said Alex, you used gravity like I’ve never seen anyone use gravity in their life,” Kassam said. “But he’s recovering, so cheer for him so he’ll hear you.”
Trump also said after the collapse that he believes Bruesewitz is doing well New York Post.
“I know Alex is doing well because he’s a tough son,” Trump said. “There’s no doubt about that. So I want to say hello to Alex because he’s a very special man.”
Alex Bruesewitz, a staunch supporter of President-elect Trump, is the CEO of X Strategies LLC, which states its mission is to help elect “America First” candidates. (Getty Images)
Bruesewitz is the CEO of consulting firm X Strategies LLC, which states its mission is to help elect “America First” candidates. The website says he is “a leading political advisor and strategist known for his unwavering support of President Donald Trump and the America First agenda.”
The website adds that Bruesewitz “has been the driving force behind efforts to Defeating Republicans who are fighting against Trump and the MAGA movement and working to replace them with Republicans who fight for the values we hold dear.”
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Newly elected President Donald Trump described Bruesewitz as a “tough son in arms” and a “very special man.” (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)
Before his collapse, Bruewitz seemed fine as he praised the Republican Club of New York for backing Trump’s campaign. He also gave shout-outs to several supporters of the incoming president who attended the event, including former Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz, who recently resigned from his seat in the U.S. House.
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Other notable speakers at the event included former White House chief strategist Steve Bannon and senior advisor to President-elect Trump Corey Lewandowski.
