Let’s be honest: it’s never good PR when the President of the United States falls. But for some reason, it keeps happening. Joe Biden made his fair share of mistakes, and now Donald Trump has joined the list.
People have been worried about Biden’s health, and his repeated falls didn’t exactly make voters feel better about his ability to do the job. When he fell over a sandbag at the Air Force Academy’s graduation ceremony, his aides knew they had a problem. In response, his crew made little changes to accommodate his age, such as using lower stairs to get on the presidential plane.
But even those steps didn’t make sure that landings would go smoothly. After Trump tripped on Air Force One, a lot of people online started talking about it again, and many of them compared it to Biden’s own bad moments. The footage showed Trump gently going up the steps while holding on to the railing for support. Then, his foot got stuck on a step, and he fell forward. Thank goodness he soon got his balance back and kept climbing without skipping a beat.
The incident attracted a mix of emotions on social media, ranging from hilarity to keen irony. Some people made fun of him by saying things like “Biden has a last laugh” or “That’s his Joe Biden moment.” Others justified the president’s stumble, reminding out that anyone may trip on stairs. One person said, “It seems like everyone who comments has never tripped while going up stairs.” If you haven’t, don’t worry; you will.
This episode obviously brought back memories of Biden’s prior fumbling experiences aboard Air Force One. Biden fell twice on the steps in 2024, but he was able to keep his balance and get to the summit safely. These events show us that even the strongest people may be weak at times.
In today’s world of constant connection, even one mistake can lead to arguments and jokes. But it also reminds us that presidents are people, and even they make mistakes from time to time, whether they are real or not. Some people see these events as simple human moments, while others see them as political metaphors. Either way, they make our politicians more personable ¹.
