【Text/Observer Network Zhou Yibo】
On June 18, local time, US President Biden suddenly fell while riding during his vacation in Delaware, causing the surrounding crowd to exclaim. U.S. Secret Service agents rushed up to block the crowd and prop up the 79-year-old president.
After getting up, Biden said "I'm fine", said he was stuck on the pedal when he parked, and answered several questions from reporters on the spot. The White House issued an urgent statement saying Biden did not need medical attention and was currently "in good condition."
In the afternoon, Biden reappeared in public view after attending a church event and was asked how he was doing. Biden did not respond directly to this, but jumped a few times in place with a smile and made a jump rope movement with his hand.
In Delaware, Biden suddenly fell while riding toward the crowd
According to reuters, the Associated Press, The New York Times and other foreign media, June 17 is the 45th anniversary of biden's marriage to the first lady of the United States, Gilbert Biden, and the two went to their villa in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, for a weekend vacation.
Biden took a morning ride at Henlopen Point State Park near his villa on June 18. Video from the scene showed several U.S. Secret Service agents riding their bikes behind them, accompanied by others.
After the ride, Biden met a small group of supporters holding up mobile phones and media reporters carrying cameras. Biden then slowly approached the crowd, sparking a cheer.
However, when he stopped, Biden suddenly fell to the ground, and there were shouts of surprise from the crowd. Secret Service agents on the side directly abandoned the car and stepped forward, blocking the crowd to protect the president, and some people tried to block the shooting.
After about 10 seconds, Biden got up with the help of the agent and bent down to talk to the little girl standing by and suspected of being frightened, trying to comfort the other party.
"I'm okay." Biden said, "My foot is stuck [on the pedal]. ”
Immediately after Biden fell, Secret Service agents stepped forward to protect the president
Biden at the scene reportedly did not appear to be injured, and even answered several questions from reporters about gun control legislation in place before riding back on his bike and leaving.
On the afternoon of the 18th, Biden attended Mass held at St. Edmund's Catholic Church on Rehoboth Beach, and when he appeared in the public eye after the ceremony, a reporter asked him loudly how he was doing.
Biden did not respond directly to this, but jumped a few times in place with a smile and made a jump rope movement with his hand.
After coming out of church, Biden responded with movements to questions about his bicycle falling Down Image source: The New York Post
As the oldest president in U.S. history when he took office, the physical condition of biden, who is now 79 years old, has always aroused concern.
After the unexpected exposure, the White House also issued an emergency statement saying that Biden did not need medical treatment and was currently in "good condition".
"Like the president himself said, he got stuck on his foot pedal when he got out of the car, but now it's fine." A White House official, speaking on condition of anonymity, revealed, "The president looks forward to spending the rest of his vacation time with his family." ”
Footage of Biden when he falls off his bike
The New York Times pointed out that it is not uncommon for a U.S. president to fall in full view of the United States.
In 1975, the 38th President of the United States, Gerald Ford, fell off the gangway of Air Force One during a visit to Austria. About 10 years later, Ronald Reagan, the 40th president of the United States, fell while boarding the plane.
In March last year, when Biden himself was preparing to board Air Force One at Andrews Air Force Base, he fell three times on the gangway. In May, Biden stumbled again on the gangway of Air Force One and nearly fell.
In addition, there is precedent for unexpected situations while riding a bicycle like Biden.
In 2004, George W. Bush, the 43rd president of the United States, accidentally fell while riding a ranch in Crawford, Texas; In 2005, George W. Bush bumped into a police officer while riding in Scotland; In 2015, then-U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry broke his leg while riding in the French Alps.
Biden suddenly falling from his bicycle Source: Reuters
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