A video clip that has gone viral online shows President Biden struggling while walking on the beach with First Lady Jill Biden.
The video shows the outgoing president and his wife pedaling along the sands of Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, where they were spending the weekend, as Secret Service agents stand by.
Mr. Biden, 81, trudged across the sand and visibly looked like he was about to fall. At one point, the first lady grabbed his arm and held him tightly.
Off-camera, people can be heard asking Donald Trump what he plans to say when the president-elect visits the White House on Wednesday for traditional post-election meetings.
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President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden walk on the beach in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, on November 10, 2024. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Seneta)
Such meetings are customary between the outgoing and incoming presidents and are also intended to mark the beginning of a peaceful transfer of power under American democracy.
The video is reminiscent of the barrage the president received after his June debate performance that ultimately led to his withdrawal from the 2024 presidential race, and prompted a flurry of jokes and speculation about Biden's physical fitness.
Jill Biden waves while walking on the beach with President Biden in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, on November 10, 2024. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Seneta)
On X, podcast host Benny Johnson quipped, “Joe Biden's latest enemy is Sand.”
One commenter said the video was “cruel to watch.”
“Joe Biden can't walk on sand,” said Steve Cortez, founder of the United Workers of America. “This man is president for the next 71 days.”
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Trump, who lost to Biden in 2020, won a landslide victory over Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Harris on Tuesday.
Trump will be the first former president to return to office for non-consecutive terms since Grover Cleveland won the White House in the 1892 election.
Members of the Secret Service look on as President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden walk on the beach in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, on November 10, 2024. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Seneta)
The White House said Mr. Biden called Mr. Trump on Wednesday to congratulate him and invited him to meet in the Oval Office. Their meeting is scheduled for 11 a.m. Wednesday.
In his speech Thursday, Biden assured President Trump that he would “direct the entire administration to work with his team to ensure a peaceful and orderly transition of power. That's what the American people deserve.” said.
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Asked about Trump, who left church in Rehoboth Beach on Saturday, Biden said: “I'll see you on Wednesday.”
Fox News Digital has asked the White House for a response.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
