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Joe Biden falls at the Air Force Graduation
The president, 80, was walking across the stage after shaking hands with graduates when he tripped over a black sandbag and fell to the ground. He was quickly helped to his feet by Secret Service agents and an Air Force officer.
02 June 2023 · 06:36 UTC
The White House said the president was "fine" and that the fall was due to a "snag" on the stage.
The incident drew immediate attention on social media, with some users expressing concern for the president's health. Others joked about the fall, with one user comparing it to a scene from the movie "The Matrix."
The president's fall comes at a time when he is facing increasing scrutiny over his age and health. Biden is the oldest person to ever serve as president of the United States.