Trump Demands Congressional Probe After Air Force One Stumble

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President Trump stumbled on the steps of Air Force One, reminding everyone of his old jokes about Biden.
Social media exploded with wheelchair suggestions, escalator memes, and “beta energy” hot takes.
The White House confirmed Trump is fine, but the stairs remain undefeated.

Trump Takes a Tumble

On Sunday, President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio both lost their footing as they boarded Air Force One. This moment happened right after Trump spoke with reporters about protests in Los Angeles. The president’s slip quickly sparked a flood of jokes online, especially since he often poked fun at Joe Biden’s own stumbles during his presidency.

Staircase Wars: The Sequel

Many people remembered Trump’s past comments about Biden falling at a military graduation. Back then, Trump joked that you have to “tiptoe down a ramp” to avoid embarrassing spills. This time, though, it was Trump who missed a step, leading users like RC Huffman to joke about installing an escalator and others suggesting it’s “wheelchair season” at the White House.

Social Media Spins Out

Naturally, the internet responded at full speed. Law professors and journalists jumped in, pointing out that when Biden stumbled, certain networks ran the clips on a loop. Now, they wondered if Trump’s trip would get the same wall-to-wall coverage, or if the stairs would issue an official statement.

No Insurrection, Just Gravity

Before boarding, Trump was asked about invoking the Insurrection Act in response to ongoing protests. He said, “Depends on whether or not there’s an insurrection.” Then, as if on cue, the only uprising was from the staircase.

Campaign Trail Irony

As the 2024 campaign season heats up, some say this fall levels the playing field between Trump and Biden. Both have now had their viral stair moments. Still, Trump’s team assures everyone he’s fine and ready to run again—just maybe with a new pair of sneakers.

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