Footage of Trump tripping up Air Force One stairs labeled ‘karma’
Donald Trump recently stumbled while boarding Air Force One on June 8, just days before his 79th birthday. The moment drew attention due to its irony, as Trump had previously mocked Joe Biden in 2023 for a similar incident, saying Biden “can’t even walk up a flight of stairs.” Trump, accompanied by Secretary of State Marco Rubio—who also tripped—quickly recovered and carried on without acknowledging the stumble. Social media users were quick to highlight the hypocrisy, joking about escalators and wheelchairs, while others defended Trump, saying stumbles happen to everyone and praising his recovery.
Some users on Reddit and Twitter sarcastically questioned if Trump should “step down” using the same standard he once applied to Biden. Others argued the fall was minor and unimportant, especially considering larger national issues like riots in Los Angeles and Trump’s ongoing social media feud with Elon Musk. The clash with Musk, which included a retracted accusation about Trump being connected to Jeffrey Epstein, has been highly public and controversial. Despite the stumble, many believe the focus should remain on more pressing matters.