Headline Roundup • March 19th, 2021
Biden 'Doing Fine' After Viral Stumble; Coverage Differs
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New York Times (News)
President Biden was “doing fine” after falling off balance while boarding Air Force One before his Friday trip to Atlanta, according to a press secretary traveling with him.
“It’s pretty windy outside,” Karine Jean-Pierre, the principal deputy press secretary, told reporters traveling with Mr. Biden to Georgia. “It’s very windy. I almost fell coming up the steps myself. He is doing 100 percent fine.”
Mr. Biden was boarding Air Force One at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland when he stumbled about midway up the stairs. He leaned down to catch...
Fox News Digital
President Biden, who tripped Friday while boarding Air Force One, drew scrutiny from conservatives who pointed out he once mocked former President Donald Trump’s slow walk down a ramp during a trip to West Point.
Biden poked fun at Trump last September, months after the former president was filmed gingerly walking down a ramp following his commencement address at the U.S. Military Academy. Trump critics, including the Lincoln Project, later used the footage in social media posts and ads questioning his fitness.
"Look at how he steps and look how...
The Hill
The White House on Friday waved off any concerns about President Biden's well-being after he stumbled twice on the stairs when boarding Air Force One for a trip to Georgia, with aides saying the president is "doing 100 percent."
Biden slipped while jogging up the steps to the presidential aircraft on Friday morning. When he caught his footing, he stumbled again, dropping to a knee and taking a moment to collect himself before continuing to the plane.
"I know folks have seen that President Biden slipped on his way up...
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