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

Topline

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.”

President Joe Biden falls on stage during the 2023 United States Air Force Academy Graduation … [+] Ceremony at Falcon Stadium, Thursday, June 1, 2023, at the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Key Facts

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/