President Donald Trump Tripped Climbing Stairs to Air Force One, Sparking Heated Debate
Trump Trips on Air Force One Steps, Internet Reacts
On June 9, 2025, a video posted by TMZ on Instagram showed U.S. President Donald Trump briefly tripping while climbing the steps to Air Force One. He quickly steadied himself with one hand and continued without pause. The moment, replayed in slow motion, sparked immediate online buzz.
Social media lit up with mixed reactions — many compared it to former President Joe Biden’s past stair stumble. Comments ranged from humorous jabs (“That’s his Joe Biden moment,” “Biden has the last laugh”) to more critical takes (“That’s called karma,” “How the tables have turned 😂😂”). Others offered a more forgiving tone, reminding viewers that tripping is a common, human moment.
Some downplayed the incident entirely, calling it harmless. “We all trip,” one user wrote. The clip also reignited memories of Biden’s 2024 stumble, where he twice caught his foot on the stairs but managed to stay upright.
Though physically minor, both moments carry symbolic weight in a media age where even the smallest slip can go viral. They serve as a reminder that even presidents aren’t immune to gravity — or scrutiny.
