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Biden takes a trip: President, 80, STUMBLES while walking down steps of shrine as G7 leaders wait on him and then leaves their group dinner early
Daily Mail ^ | 5/19/23 | Emily Goodin

Posted on 05/19/2023 4:01:31 AM PDT by Libloather

resident Joe Biden tripped as he walked down the stairs of the Itsukushima Shrine on Friday in his rush to greet Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida.

The president was running late - all the other G7 leaders had arrived on Miyajima Island and were waiting on him to begin the tour of the holy site - when he stumbled and caught himself before he fell.

He and Kishida continued on as if the slip didn't happen, joining the rest of the heads of state to see the iconic 'floating' torii gate. The evening on the famous island, known for its wild deer, capped the end of a long first day of the summit.

After the tour, the world leaders - the heads of the United States, Japan, Canada, Italy, France, German, the United Kingdom and European Union - had a private dinner on the island.

But Biden, 80, left that dinner early. White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said the 'plan' was for the president to receive an update from his debt ceiling negotiation team back in Washington where it is now morning.

Biden who is the oldest U.S. president, has faced and dismissed questions about his age, particularly as he campaigns for a second term in the White House.

His doctor has declared him healthy and fit to serve but has conceded the president's gait is 'stiff.' Biden has tripped before - twice boarding Air Force One: one in March 2023 and in March 2021.

Earlier in the day, Biden needed guidance when he fumbled for a spot during a photo op with Kishida and their wives.

He could simply be suffering from jet lag. The president arrived in Hiroshima on Thursday, held separate meetings with U.S. troops and Kishida, and then headed to his hotel.

(Excerpt) Read more at dailymail.co.uk ...


TOPICS: Business/Economy; Conspiracy; Health/Medicine; History
KEYWORDS: brandon; g7; shrine; walking
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To: Libloather

Just as some honest people are now stating that Feinstein cannot perform her job and in effect doing what they are doing to her for her vote is classic elder abuse, soon people with a brain will be saying the same about Biden. He is incapable of performing his job.


41 posted on 05/19/2023 6:00:28 AM PDT by 1Old Pro
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To: Libloather

This is elder abuse. Jill should be jailed


42 posted on 05/19/2023 6:00:46 AM PDT by Nifster ( I see puppy dogs in the clouds )
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To: Nifster

“This is elder abuse. Jill should be jailed.”

She should’ve been jailed a long time ago. As an “educator” in DE she was mandated to report child abuse. She knew Joe was showering (and who knows what else) with his young daughter. She knew Hunter was doing his under-aged niece. She said nothing.


43 posted on 05/19/2023 6:06:39 AM PDT by MayflowerMadam (Worrying doesn't take away tomorrow's troubles. It takes away today's peace.)
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To: Churchillspirit

I can imagine that his PR staff is now making up the excuse which will be bought hook, line and sinker by the “press” - it will be jetlag, the man just can’t stop himself from getting into action when he needed to adjust and JUST LOOK AT GEORGE BUSH SR. WHEN HE GOT SICK AT THE BANQUET IN TOKYO AND THREW UP ON THE TABLE.


44 posted on 05/19/2023 6:24:29 AM PDT by laconic
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To: Libloather

Imagine if that had happened to Gerald Ford.


45 posted on 05/19/2023 6:25:37 AM PDT by KosmicKitty (i am not responsible for gremlins attacking this tagline)
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To: wiseprince

A cane?

More like a walker.


46 posted on 05/19/2023 6:40:56 AM PDT by woodbutcher1963
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To: RoosterRedux

Comedy in this country—having been canceled by the Woke Movement—is ripe for a comeback!

Nope - “comedians” don’t make fun of Democrats.


49 posted on 05/19/2023 9:46:57 AM PDT by ro_dreaming (Who knew "Idiocracy", "1984", "Enemy of the State", and "Person of Interest" would be non-fiction?)
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To: MayflowerMadam
Way too many facts in your post.
50 posted on 05/19/2023 7:12:37 PM PDT by Churchillspirit (Pray for President Trump)
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To: Fresh Wind

Any new vp has to be confirmed by simple majority of both houses. The house might be a problem right now.


51 posted on 05/19/2023 7:33:28 PM PDT by xp38
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