Trump Stumbles on Air Force One Steps, Echoes Biden Incidents
Viral Video Fuels Comparisons and Renewed Scrutiny
A brief misstep by **Donald Trump** while ascending the stairs to Air Force One in New Jersey on Sunday ignited a flurry of online commentary, drawing parallels to similar incidents involving his predecessor, **Joe Biden**. The moment, captured on video, quickly circulated across social media platforms.
Social Media Reacts to the Incident
The video shows **President Trump** momentarily losing his footing as he boarded the aircraft en route to Camp David, following a weekend of storms in the Bedminster area. Responses were swift and polarized, with many users referencing past instances of **Joe Biden** stumbling on the same steps.
Donald Trump just tripped on the stairs of Airforce One and almost fell on his face! Where’s Jake Tapper and all the media who used to tell us every time Biden lost a step?
One user questioned the media’s coverage, writing, “Donald Trump just tripped on the stairs of Airforce One and almost fell on his face! Where’s Jake Tapper and all the media who used to tell us every time Biden lost a step?”
Another commenter suggested the possibility of a body double, while a third invoked the standard applied to **Biden**, calling for **Trump**’s resignation.
According to a recent Gallup poll conducted in May 2025, concerns about the physical stamina of presidential candidates are at a 20-year high, with 68% of respondents indicating it’s an important factor in their voting decision. (Gallup, May 2025)
Past Incidents Involving President Biden
During his term, **Joe Biden** experienced several similar stumbles while boarding Air Force One. In February 2024, he tripped twice while ascending the stairs at Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland, requiring him to grasp the railing for support. Another incident occurred in February 2023 at Chopin Airport in Warsaw, Poland, during a trip marking the anniversary of the Russia-Ukraine war, though he quickly regained his balance.
The incidents have prompted discussions about the physical demands of the presidency and the potential impact of age on a candidate’s ability to perform the job. The focus on these moments underscores the heightened scrutiny faced by both **Trump** and **Biden** as they navigate the political landscape.
