President Donald Trump said the White House medical team helped save the life of Rep. Neal Dunn, R-Fla., after the congressman faced a serious medical crisis earlier this year.

Speaking at a news conference Monday, Trump said Dunn had been given a terminal diagnosis and was not expected to live beyond June. According to the president, Dunn nevertheless told House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., that he planned to remain in Congress and continue voting for the Republican agenda for as long as he could.

President Trump recounted that Dunn told Johnson he intended to “last this out” and keep supporting the president and Republican leadership despite his health condition.

Upon hearing about Dunn’s situation, Trump said he asked the White House medical team to assist the congressman. The doctors quickly evaluated Dunn and moved forward with treatment.

President Trump said the intervention happened rapidly, describing how the Florida lawmaker was taken into surgery within hours. During the procedure, doctors reportedly performed extensive work, including placing additional stents.

“It was a long operation,” Trump said, adding that the medical team later informed him they believed Dunn would recover.

President Trump said he was surprised by the positive prognosis after being told the congressman’s condition had previously appeared dire.

Trump also acknowledged the narrow Republican majority in the House of Representatives as a factor in wanting Dunn to recover quickly so he could continue serving in Congress. At the same time, he said he personally liked the congressman and wanted to help.

Dunn, who previously announced he will not seek reelection, has served in the House representing Florida since 2017. A physician by training, he has been involved in several health-related legislative initiatives during his time in Congress.

House Speaker Mike Johnson praised Dunn following the operation, saying the congressman now has “a new lease on life.” Johnson added that Dunn appears energized and credited him for his dedication to serving despite his health challenges.

“He’s an extraordinary individual,” Johnson said, also praising Dunn’s family for supporting him through the ordeal.