Vance pauses Nebraska rally after woman collapses

Vice President JD Vance paused his rally in North Platte, Nebraska, on October 22, after a woman in the stands behind him appeared to collapse, then led the audience in prayer and went to check on her. Vance was speaking when people nearby called for help. He stopped his remarks, asked for a doctor and told the crowd to remain calm while medical personnel and law enforcement assisted the woman. He then invited rallygoers to join him in the Lord’s Prayer as responders attended to her. After asking how she was doing, Vance left the stage and entered the stands to speak with her. When he returned, he told the audience she was doing fine and said it was her first rally. Those statements came from Vance; the reports do not independently establish her medical condition or whether she was transported by ambulance. Vance said an ambulance might be needed and asked the crowd to leave space for the woman to be taken out, if necessary. Accounts described people around her using signs to fan her while she received assistance. The rally then continued, with Vance returning to his remarks and urging support for Nebraska Republican candidates. The incident occurred during a campaign event...