President Biden had difficulty climbing the stairs yet again while boarding Air Force One on Thursday. The incident occurred as he was leaving Helsinki after a meeting with Nordic leaders following the NATO summit in Lithuania.
Biden stumbles a bit as he boards Air Force One — using the smaller stairs — en route to the United States. He took no questions. pic.twitter.com/UxCA75kdQP
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Video footage captured the moment when Biden stumbled slightly on a step midway up the staircase. However, he quickly regained his balance and continued up the stairs, waving to onlookers on the tarmac at Helsinki-Vantaan International Airport.
Biden falls up the stairs AGAINpic.twitter.com/5Y7U6UqRNv
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This incident adds to the growing scrutiny surrounding Biden’s mental and physical fitness since he took office. He has faced criticism for having fallen going upstairs on several incidents. Biden is already the oldest person to ever serve as president of the United States.
Before the stumble, Biden reaffirmed the United States’ commitment to NATO during discussions with other leaders. Given the Russian invasion of Ukraine and internal criticism from Republicans, Biden assured the group that the U.S. stands firmly with NATO.
WATCH: President Joe Biden stumbles and falls up the stairs while boarding Air Force One pic.twitter.com/1m7tecpsxc
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Despite concerns raised by some within the Republican Party, Biden emphasized the strong support for NATO among the American people, as well as bipartisan backing from members of Congress.
“While no one can predict the future, the unwavering support from the American people, Congress, and both Democrats and Republicans speaks volumes,” Biden stated during a joint press conference with Finnish President Sauli Niinistö.
