Reporters pressured White House press secretary Jen Psaki to see if President Biden was seen by a doctor after falling from the stairs when approaching Air Force One on Friday – and Psaki seemed to dodge the question.
“First, before I get to my other questions, I’m just checking on the president. He fell up the stairs to Air Force One on Friday. Is he okay?” a reporter asked during Monday’s press conference.
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“He is 100% fine. I don’t know if you have climbed these steps, they are a little tricky at times,” replied Psaki.
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“Did he see a doctor? Did he have to see a doctor because of this?” said the reporter.
“I am not aware that this is necessary. There is, of course, a doctor who travels with the president, any president of the United States, but I am not aware that he needs extensive medical attention, ”said Psaki.
President Joe Biden holds the rail while stumbling on board Air Force One at Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland, Friday, March 19, 2021. (AP Photo / Patrick Semansky)
When another reporter pointed out that Psaki did not answer “no”, she returned to the subject.
“Well, I’m not trying to be. There’s a doctor who travels with him. He was walking, as you all saw, at the end of the day. So I’m just trying to be completely transparent. He’s absolutely fine as he was on Friday fair, it was this weekend. He spent the weekend at Camp David. He’s fine, “she said.
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Biden stumbled twice and fell while climbing the stairs to Air Force One on Friday at Andrews Joint Base.
The president was quickly climbing the stairs to the presidential jet before giving the impression of stumbling, trying to compose himself and then stumbling again. A reporter at the pool following Biden reported that it was a windy day at Andrews.
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Fox News Tyler Olson and Patrick Ward contributed to this report.