Joe Biden collapsed during an event at the Air Force Academy on Thursday. However, he was immediately picked up by security guards and the White House said the president was fine.
Joe Biden Trips and Falls: US President Joe Biden collapsed during an event at the Air Force Academy on Thursday. However, he was immediately picked up by security guards and the White House said the president was fine. Joe Biden was greeting the graduates with a salute and a handshake during the event in Springs, Colorado. During this, he fell in front of the stage. He was assisted by an Air Force officer as well as his security personnel.
A video of the incident, which went viral on social media, shows Biden walking without anyone's help and later smiling and heading towards his vehicle. Biden addressed the cadets at the start of the event. After spending over 90 minutes congratulating the cadets and distributing certificates, he reached his seat but lost his balance and fell on the floor.
CNN reported that Biden indicated that something had blocked his path, pointing to the place where he fell. Despite the fall, the president managed to get back to his seat without any assistance and looked in good condition as soon as the ceremony ended. He is fine.
Communications Director Ben Labolt tweeted, "President Biden is fine. At 80, Biden is the country's oldest president. Similarly, he fell while riding a bike in his home state of Delaware. He was also seen flapping up the stairs while boarding Air Force One, CNN reported.
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