U.S. President Joe Biden stumbled and fell Thursday after handing out his final diploma at a graduation ceremony at the U.S. Air Force Academy. The 80-year-old president quickly got up with the help of three people and returned to his seat.
White House communications director Ben LaBolt said on Twitter that Biden was fine. "There was a sandbag on stage while he was shaking hands," he explained. The fall occurred after Biden gave an opening speech to the audience.
President Biden Stumbles At The Airforce Academy Today. pic.twitter.com/MkXQUld50R
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Biden fell again.
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Biden, who will run for reelection in 2024, was considered fit and healthy after undergoing medical and physical examinations last February.
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