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President Joe Biden stumbled once again while ascending a short flight of stairs at an event in Philadelphia yesterday.
The president appeared to lose his balance while surmounting a trio of metal steps with a railing just as he was walking to get on stage.
He quickly caught his balance and made it up the stairs to begin his speech.
The event, about ‘Bidenomics’ and investing in the US, was to tout $7 billion in investment in new hydrogen production hubs.
Biden, 80, has suffered a series of recent stumbles, including while de-boarding Air Force One, and fell to the ground after tripping on a sand bag at a Coast Guard Academy graduation in May.
The latest trip came before an event where Biden also addressed the issue of American hostages detained inside Gaza.
He had spoken to family members of those held captive earlier same day.
Biden condemned the “horrifying” Hamas attack in Israel and said the terrorists who killed Israelis including women and children “make Al Qaeda look pure. They’re pure evil.”
In late September, Biden slipped and almost fell while coming down the stairs of Air Force One.
That happened while meeting with striking United Auto Workers in Michigan.
The 80-year-old president’s other stumbles have included falling while boarding Air Force One, tripping on various staircases, and taking a dramatic tumble at the Air Force Academy.
Biden is battling public concerns about his age and performance.
He has been continuing to try to campaign around the country while also holding official events outside Washington, with polls showing him a in a close potential race with former President Donald Trump.
This week he filed paperwork to run in the Nevada Democratic primary, set for February. The filing deadline is October 16.
His top polling primary challenger, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., on Monday announced he would run as independent.
Aides are making adjustments to his routine to try to protect the president, including making increased use of shorter stairs on Air Force One.
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