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US President Joe Biden stumbled and fell on stage after handing out the last diploma at a graduation ceremony at the US Air Force Academy in Colorado. He was quickly helped up by an Air Force officer and two Secret Service agents and walked back to his seat unassisted. The White House communications director confirmed that he was fine and that there was a sandbag on stage while he was shaking hands.
President Joe Biden stumbled and fell over a sandbag while handing out diplomas at a graduation ceremony for the US Air Force Academy in Colorado. The White House officials confirmed that he is "fine" after the fall. The incident has raised concerns about his age, as he is the oldest serving president at 80. Republican contenders, including former President Donald Trump and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, reacted to the incident. Biden's last physical examination took place in February, and his physician confirmed that he remains fit for duty.
President Joe Biden fell face-first after tripping over an obstacle on stage at the Air Force Academy in Colorado, but he appeared unhurt and joked about it later. Air Force personnel helped him back up and he did not appear to require further help. Biden is seeking a second term in the 2024 election and his official doctor's report this year declared him physically fit and he exercises regularly.
President Joe Biden fell on stage at the U.S. Air Force Academy graduation ceremony in Colorado but quickly got back up with the help of Secret Service agents and an Air Force officer. The 80-year-old president appeared to trip on a black sandbag being used to steady his teleprompter. White House officials confirmed that Biden was "totally fine" after the incident. Biden's age and physical health have been a factor in his reelection campaign, with a recent poll finding that Americans said 62-33% that they thought Biden was not in good enough physical health to serve effectively.
President Joe Biden addressed the US Air Force Academy graduates, thanking them for choosing "service over self" and urging them to lead in a world that will only get more confusing. During the ceremony, Biden stumbled on stage but was helped up by an Air Force officer and two members of his Secret Service detail. He talked about rallying Western nations to stand behind Ukraine against Russia and expressed confidence that Sweden will become a NATO member. Biden also called on the graduates to "root out the scourge of sexual assault and harassment in the military" and to use the qualities of resilience, creativity, endurance, and commitment they learned during their training to deal with a range of global challenges.
President Joe Biden tripped and fell after handing out the last diploma at a graduation ceremony at the U.S. Air Force Academy, but quickly recovered with the help of three people and walked back to his seat unassisted. The fall came after Biden delivered a commencement address to a flag-waving audience where he warned graduates they will enter service in an increasingly unstable world, citing challenges from Russia and China. The White House communications director confirmed that Biden was fine and explained that he tripped over a sandbag on stage while shaking hands.
President Joe Biden arrived in Colorado to deliver the commencement address at the U.S. Air Force Academy graduation ceremony. Colorado is home to the largest number of Space Force Deltas, three Space Force bases, and several specialized headquarters, including U.S. Space Command. The state is the nexus of America’s defense and space missions. Biden's administration is nearing a final basing decision for Space Command, and Colorado senators urge them to keep Space Command in Colorado Springs in the interest of national security.