Joe Biden, age 81, appeared unsteady as he walked through the sand at Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, near his beach home on Sunday.
Video footage captured by CSPAN shows the outgoing president struggling to maintain his balance on the sand, even needing assistance from First Lady Jill Biden at one point. As he trudged forward, Jill Biden reached out to steady him by holding his arm.
The incident occurred just days after Kamala Harris lost the presidential election to former President Donald Trump, who is scheduled to meet with Biden at the White House on Wednesday.
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Biden briefly attempted to quicken his pace toward a group of reporters who called out questions regarding his upcoming meeting with Trump, though he ultimately did not provide any answers, only shouting an inaudible word in response before retreating back toward a parking area.
The Republican National Committee’s social media account highlighted the scene, posting, “Biden is currently battling the sand at his beach house in Delaware. (The sand is winning.)”
Biden is currently battling the sand at his beach house in Delaware.
(The sand is winning) pic.twitter.com/iLu459fStD — RNC Research (@RNCResearch) November 10, 2024
Biden dressed casually for his beach outing, wearing jeans, a dark sweater, a ball cap, and sunglasses.
The First Couple walked along the water earlier in the day, with Jill Biden walking ahead of the president at one point as he stopped to check his phone.
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The Bidens later returned to the White House a few hours after their outing.
The incident adds to a series of recent events that have drawn renewed attention to Biden’s physical and mental capacity to serve in office.
Throughout his term, Biden has faced questions regarding his cognitive and physical fitness, with repeated verbal missteps and moments of apparent confusion fueling doubts about his overall health.
This scrutiny reached new heights following Biden’s performance in a summer debate with Trump, where his stumbling responses and pauses led to significant criticism from both sides of the aisle.
Observers noted that his performance raised red flags even among his party’s base, prompting some Democrats to question his ability to run for a second term.
Facing increasing internal pressure within his own party, Biden eventually decided not to pursue a reelection bid.
In a strategic shift, Biden threw his support behind Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee, in hopes that she could carry forward the administration’s agenda.
However, Harris ultimately lost to Trump in the general election, a result that political analysts attribute in part to voter concerns about the administration’s leadership and direction.
The upcoming meeting between Biden and Trump at the White House has stirred speculation about potential discussions on the transition of power and Trump’s plans for his upcoming term.
The meeting marks a significant moment in a season of political shifts, as the country prepares for a new presidential administration.
Biden’s public appearances continue to draw attention and highlight ongoing concerns over his health, a topic likely to remain relevant as he exits office.
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JSUK Kamal Aroush should never have been allowed on any ballot as s/he is not American! 7 beside that was born a boy child and if that is not enough the candidacy was handed off to s/he without even one vote i suppose you would call that the DEMON-CRAT WAY! BTW did i ever tell you the story about my dad ? He always voted Republican all his voting yrs then passed away in 1962 @@@ 80 yrs old and ever since then he has been voting Demon-crat,,,,,,,
I can’t wait to see Biden gone, all the damage he’s done to this country. I don’t feel sorry for him I can’t stand him. Stolen elections have consequences, I mean see him gone for good. So glad Trump won he will have to fix all wrongs Jerk Biden n Kamala have done.
Hear the comments from the media? She says oops and another says, No, he’s playin’. They just can’t STOP covering up and lying to protect his façade.