Trump stumbles on Air Force One steps, internet says ‘Joe Biden vibes’ | Video

Donald Trump stumbled while walking up the steps of Air Force One in New Jersey. The viral video sparked comparisons to Joe Biden.

Updated on: Jun 9, 2025, 03:24:36 IST

By Vaishnavi Vaidyanathan

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President Donald Trump stumbled while walking up the steps of Air Force One in New Jersey on Sunday, shortly after heavy rainstorms swept through the Bedminster area. The video quickly went viral on social media, with many comparing it to similar moments involving former President Joe Biden.

President Donald Trump boards Air Force One at Morristown Municipal Airport in Morristown, N.J., on his way to Camp David, Md., Sunday, June 8, 2025. (AP)

One person wrote, “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 added, “Trump stumbles while boarding Air Force One. Joe Biden vibes or maybe characteristics of body double.”

A third person commented, “Donald Trump stumbles over the same set of steps that Joe Biden used to step over. By MAGA's rules, Trump should resign the presidency immediately.”

Another user wrote, “President Trump stumbles walking up Air Force One's stairs. Lol, all those MAGA bros who memed Biden for this are punching the air right now.”

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Joe Biden's Air Force One Stumbles

During his presidency, Joe Biden tripped multiple times while boarding Air Force One. In one incident from February 2024, he stumbled twice while preparing to fly to Los Angeles. Video footage showed him saluting U.S. military personnel at the base of the stairs at Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland. As he climbed, he tripped midway, grabbed the railing to steady himself. He stumbled again on the next step before continuing up.

In February 2023, Biden also stumbled while boarding Air Force One after a three-day trip through Eastern Europe marking the anniversary of the Russia-Ukraine war. The incident occurred at Chopin Airport in Warsaw, Poland. He quickly regained his balance, continued up the stairs, and waved goodbye before entering the aircraft.

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Vaishnavi Vaidyanathan
Vaishnavi Vaidyanathan leads the US Desk at Hindustan Times, where she writes, strategises coverage, and ensures quality across all beats. With eight years of experience covering US news for leading publications, she has reported extensively on politics, entertainment, and sports. Vaishnavi holds a graduate degree in English, Journalism, and Psychology, and completed her PG Diploma in Broadcast Journalism from the Manorama School of Communication, where she was awarded the prestigious Mammen Mappillai Award for Best Outgoing Student. She began her career at the International Business Times (US Edition), covering US breaking news, politics, and entertainment. She later joined Opoyi, reporting across all beats, including US sports and trending stories. Prior to Hindustan Times, she served as World Lead at Times Now News, covering comprehensive world news and events. Vaishnavi has expertise in politics, entertainment, and breaking news, and enjoys tackling stories across a wide range of topics. Beyond the newsroom, she is an avid traveller, a foodie who loves exploring new restaurants, and a pop culture enthusiast who enjoys watching latest shows and films. She also enjoys engaging in debates and discussions on Reddit.Read More

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