This Thursday, June 1, Joe Biden took a heavy fall during a graduation ceremony in Colorado. But more fear than harm for the American head of state.
Terrible images for the American president. This Thursday, June 1, Joe Biden was visiting the Air Force Academy in Colorado, in the western United States. When he had just presented the diplomas to the students, the Head of State took a heavy fall.Falling forward, he landed on his knees and hands, after tripping over a black bag. Fortunately, more fear than harm for Joe Biden. “He’s fine. There was a sandbag on the stage as he was shaking hands”said on Twitter its director of communications, Ben LaBolt.
President “remained standing on the dais shaking hands with graduates for two hours”tweeted his former chief of staff Ron Klain, “no need to panic”. However, this fall can have consequences on his political career. While he announced that he would run again for the next presidential elections, Joe Biden80, is criticized because of his age. But for the Head of State, this fear of his age is anecdotal. “I understand that people are wondering. I myself would be wondering. I wondered before deciding to campaign. I feel good”.
Joe Biden responds to age-related criticism
For him, he has enough energy to run for a second term. “I’m excited about this prospect. People will see. They will follow an election campaign and they will decide whether I have what it takes or not.” In order to show his detachment on the issue, Joe Biden even jokes about his age. “I don’t even know how old I am. I can’t tell, it doesn’t strike”. But for his opponents, the question of Joe Biden’s age is an easy angle of attack to be able to discredit him.