Donald Trump stumbled while boarding Air Force One on June 8, just days before his 79th birthday, sparking online reactions due to the irony—Trump had previously mocked Joe Biden for a similar slip. Climbing the steps with Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Trump briefly lost his footing but quickly recovered. Amusingly, Rubio also tripped behind him.
People online were quick to point out Trump’s past criticism of Biden: *“Joe Biden can’t even walk up a flight of stairs on Air Force One…”* Trump said in 2023, mocking Biden’s coordination and leadership.
Now, Trump finds himself the target of similar jokes. One user wrote, *“Time to get Old Man Trump fitted for a wheelchair,”* while another quipped, *“He must ‘step’ down immediately…”*
Still, some defended him: *“That’s a steep climb for anyone. He recovered nicely.”* Another added, *“He took the fall like a champ.”*
Ultimately, the stumble is a small distraction amid larger issues Trump faces, including ongoing riots in Los Angeles and his escalating public feud with Elon Musk—who recently deleted a tweet tying Trump to the Epstein files.
