Internet Mocks Trump’s Air Force One Stumble: ‘Biden 2.0 Here We Go’

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US President Donald Trump stumbled while climbing the stairs of Air Force One in New Jersey, sparking viral reactions on social media

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The stumble occurred as Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio were boarding the plane to Camp David. Both briefly lost their footing

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Social media users compared Trump's stumble to past incidents involving former President Joe Biden, reigniting debates over age and fitness

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Reactions included humor and criticism: “Biden 2.0 here we go” and “It’s time for his cognitive and neurological tests”

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Some users highlighted media biases, noting, “When Biden did this it was wall-to-wall coverage on right-wing media”

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Earlier, Trump addressed reporters in Maryland, discussing the possibility of invoking the Insurrection Act amidst protests in Los Angeles

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Trump stated, “We’re going to have troops everywhere. We’re not going to let our country be torn apart like it was under Biden”

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