Biden Falls Down After Speech At Air Force Academy—White House Says ‘He’s Fine’

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President Joe Biden tripped and fell over on a stage after handing out the last diploma at the U.S. Air Force Academy graduation following a commencement speech Thursday afternoon, and was promptly helped up by Air Force officials as the White House assured the public the president is “fine.”

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White House Communications Director Ben LaBolt wrote on Twitter that Biden was “fine,” noting a sandbag was on stage while the president was shaking hands.

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Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/antoniopequenoiv/2023/06/01/biden-falls-down-after-speech-at-air-force-academy-white-house-says-hes-fine/