Trump, DeSantis weigh in on Biden’s fall at Air Force graduation
Former President Donald Trump and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis found themselves in agreement on Thursday, wishing President Joe Biden a speedy recovery after his fall at the Air Force Academy’s commencement ceremony. Trump made light of Biden’s fall, recalling his own infamous slow walk down a ramp during a speech at the US Military Academy in West Point in 2020. DeSantis, while wishing the president a swift recovery, criticized his policies. Biden didn’t sustain any injuries in the fall and was reported to be “totally fine” by White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre.
FAQs:
What happened to President Biden?
During the Air Force Academy’s commencement ceremony, President Biden fell on stage. However, he didn’t sustain any injuries.
Who wished President Biden a speedy recovery?
Both former President Donald Trump and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis wished President Biden a speedy recovery after his fall.
What did Donald Trump say about Biden’s fall?
Donald Trump made light of Biden’s fall, recalling his own slow walk down a ramp during a speech at the US Military Academy in West Point in 2020.
What did Ron DeSantis say about Biden’s policies?
While wishing President Biden a swift recovery, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis criticized his policies.
Biden’s Air Force graduation fall prompts opinions from Trump and DeSantis.
GOP rivals and potential presidential contenders Donald Trump and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis found themselves on the same page Thursday as both wished President Biden well after he fell on stage at the Air Force Academy’s commencement ceremony. Trump, 76, who was campaigning in Iowa when he found out about Biden’s tumble, expressed concern for the president’s well-being while also recalling his own now-infamous ramp descent at a military graduation. Meanwhile, DeSantis, 44, wished Biden a “swift recovery” while taking a jab at his leadership skills. Despite the tumble, the White House Press Secretary assured the public that Biden was “totally fine.” However, the President had another accident when he “bumped his head on the doorframe” of his Marine One helicopter upon returning to the White House.