President Biden Takes a Tumble: Triumphs Over Fall During Air Force Academy Graduation

During a graduation ceremony at the US Air Force Academy, the American president tripped and fell.

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Quickly helped by three people, Biden walked back to his seat unassisted.

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Biden pointed behind him as he was helped up, seemingly indicating what he tripped over.

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The cause of Biden's tripping was perhaps the sandbag on stage while he was shaking hands.

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An Air Force officer and two members of his secret service assisted him.

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As Biden returned to his seat, there was a look of concern on the faces of onlookers, including members of the official delegation.

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The White House Communications Director, Ben Labolt, confirmed Biden was well and mentioned the sandbag on stage.

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Biden warned about the challenges from Russia and China in an increasingly unstable world in his address to the graduates.

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