Biden ‘fine’ after falling on stage at US commencement ceremony, says White House
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he White House says President Joe Biden is “fine” after he tripped and fell on Thursday after handing out the final diploma at a commencement ceremony on the US Air Force Academy.
The 80-year-old US president fell ahead, caught himself along with his palms, then received up on one knee helped by three folks. He then walked again to his seat unassisted.
After Mr Biden was helped up, he pointed behind him, seeming to point what he tripped over. He mingled with different officers afterward, smiling and giving a “thumbs up” signal.
The US President was shortly helped to his toes
/ APWhite House communications director Ben LaBolt mentioned on Twitter on Thursday night that Mr Biden was “fine”.
“There was a sandbag on stage while he was shaking hands,” he defined.
The fall got here after a graduation tackle Mr Biden delivered to a flag-waving viewers the place he warned graduates they are going to enter service in an more and more unstable world, citing challenges from Russia and China.
Mr Biden, the oldest individual to carry the Oval Office, is operating for re-election in 2024. Polls present Americans are involved about anybody over 75 turning into president. His main Republican opponent, Donald Trump, turns 77 this month.
Doctors declared Mr Biden wholesome and match for obligation after a bodily examination in February, noting the President doesn’t drink alcohol or use tobacco and workout routines “at least” 5 instances every week.
Mr Biden fell as he was dismounting his bicycle final June, after snaring a foot in a toe clip, however was unhurt.