Nationwide — President Donald Trump had a minor stumble Sunday as he boarded Air Force One en route to Camp David in Frederick County, Maryland, echoing a moment famously associated with President Joe Biden. While ascending the steps, Trump appeared to trip briefly, prompting quick reactions online and comparisons to previous presidential missteps.
The short clip shows Trump moving slowly up the staircase before catching his foot on a step. Despite the slip, he managed to steady himself by grabbing the handrail and continued climbing without pause, brushing off the moment with composure.
According to TMZ, he president didn’t let the incident slow him down. He remained focused on his recent criticisms of California leadership, blasting Governor Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass over what he described as a “total leadership failure” amid ongoing unrest.
Trump’s comments came after large-scale Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids in Los Angeles triggered several days of intense street protests. Demonstrators took to the streets in response, leading to widespread clashes between protestors and law enforcement.
Images from the early days of the demonstrations show chaos erupting across parts of L.A. County—raging fires lighting up the night and federal agents deploying tear gas to disperse crowds. Protesters held signs, blocked roads, and confronted police in a rapidly escalating conflict.
As Trump targets California officials over their handling of the raids and subsequent turmoil, the political fallout continues to grow. Meanwhile, despite the viral trip on the stairs, Trump carried on with business as usual—undeterred and unfazed.