The president appeared to trip over something before falling down.
fell onstage Thursday while handing out diplomas during the U.S. Air Force Academy's graduation ceremony in Colorado.
Biden, 80, appeared fine after the tumble, and he was able to walk away unassisted after being helped to his feet. The president pointed to what appeared to be a sandbag on the stage, which could have caused him to trip. Biden also delivered the academy's commencement speech, which was held at Falcon Stadium in Colorado Springs. During his remarks, he praised the graduates for choosing"service over self."
President Joe Biden is helped up after falling during Thursday's graduation ceremony at the U.S. Air Force Academy, which is located just north of Colorado Springs in Colorado."Graduates, you made a noble choice to lead a life of service," Biden said."Now you also shoulder a great privilege and a mighty responsibility. Leadership, yeah leadership."
He continued,"In the years ahead, your airmen and guardians are going to look to you for guidance and inspiration because the world is going to get more confusing. They'll put their trust in you. You, in turn, must strive to always be worthy of their confidence."on Thursday. RNC Research's Jake Schneider was among those who posted a clip of the incident.
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