Joe Biden takes hard fall at Air Force Academy commencement ceremony

President Biden fell on stage Thursday after congratulating graduates of the Air Force Academy in Colorado — drawing gasps from the crowd as onlookers rushed to help the commander in chief to his feet.

Biden, 80, is the oldest-ever president and is seeking a second term in next year’s election.

The White House did not immediately comment on the president’s health, but a pool reporter relayed minutes later that he “appears to be ok.” 

US President Joe Biden is helped up after falling during the graduation ceremony at the United States Air Force Academy.
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US President Joe Biden delivers the commencement address at the United States Air Force Academy.
Biden delivers the commencement address at the United States Air Force Academy,
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As Biden got to his feet, he pointed at a black sandbag on the stage, indicating that he had stumbled over the object.

Biden fell after saluting and shaking hands with the graduates. Earlier, he delivered a speech to the newest members of the Air Force and Space Force.

Biden has tripped or stumbled at least four times before on the steps of Air Force One — drawing embarrassing coverage and comparisons to a high-profile 1975 incident involving then-President Gerald Ford.

Biden would be 86 if he completes a second four-year term.

Former President Donald Trump, 76, is the frontrunner for the Republican presidential nomination, though he faces a large field of competitors including Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, 44.

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