Shocking moment for the US President and his security guards: Joe Biden stumbled on a stage at a graduation ceremony and fell to the ground.
US President Joe Biden fell in the middle of the stage at a US Air Force graduation ceremony. The 80-year-old tripped over a black punching bag as he was about to leave the stage at the ceremony at the Air Force Academy in El Paso County, Colorado on Thursday. An officer and bodyguards helped Biden to his feet, and the president then pointed to the punching bag.
Biden then returned to his seat. He did not appear to have sustained any injuries: the White House said the President was “fine”. The politician from the Democratic Party had previously given a speech and presented diplomas at the graduation ceremony.
Discussion about fitness by Joe Biden
Biden is the oldest president in US history and is seeking re-election in 2024. This repeatedly raises questions about the health of the 80-year-old, who would be 86 at the end of a possible second term. Biden’s personal doctor had certified him in good health and unrestricted official capacity in February.
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Biden has stumbled or fallen several times in recent years. Shortly after winning the November 2020 presidential election against incumbent Donald Trump, he fractured his foot while playing with his dog, Major.
Not the first fall of the US President
Then last June, Biden caused a stir when he fell off his bike near his beach house in Delaware. The President had stopped to speak to passers-by and lost his balance trying to pull his foot out of the pedal loop.
Source: Stern
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